Associate, Corporate Development

Location: Preference for Toronto or Ottawa; hybrid in-office role. Travel 10–20% within Canada and the USA.

Salary: Target earnings of $120,000–$140,000 annually, including an $80,000–$100,000 base and $40,000 variable compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a prolific software acquirer operating within the Constellation Software acquisition organization.

What you will do

• Research and identify software companies aligned with investment goals and develop a robust M&A pipeline.
• Lead targeted outbound prospecting and build relationships with business owners, founders, CEOs, and senior executives.
• Manage acquisition relationships over the long term and position Harris as the preferred acquirer.
• Maintain CRM pipeline discipline, track deal stages, forecast pipeline health, and document interactions.
• Support M&A site visits, prospecting trips, due-diligence requests, and information flow through the due-diligence process.
• Support transactions through the acquisition of software companies or assets.

Requirements

• Substantial hands-on financial and business experience in fast-paced, high-performing work environments.
• Experience discussing the M&A process, valuations, and business exits, including engagement with founders and senior executives.
• Financial literacy, including the ability to interpret financial statements and discuss basic valuation drivers.
• Career history showing at least 3 years with employers.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, strong relationship-building ability, curiosity, listening skills, and persistence.
• Highly efficient company and leadership research skills and the ability to initiate tailored outreach.
• Demonstrable success in cold outreach, exceptional self-drive, meticulous organization, and relentless execution.
• Extraordinary work ethic, proactive urgency, and a long-term mindset for building meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% within Canada and the USA for founder meetings and industry events.

Nice to have

• K-12 or higher education industry background or subject-matter expertise.
• Investment sourcing or origination experience.
• Outbound SaaS sales experience.
• Investment banking or other investing experience.
• Growth or go-to-market experience in early-stage, growth-stage, or sponsor-backed organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Training and development with mentorship from experienced M&A professionals and exposure to the full deal lifecycle.
• Career growth within an acquisitive, growth-oriented, decentralized organization.
• Opportunity to develop over the long term in an organization focused on sustained acquisition relationships.