Contour
Finance / FinServ
M&AResearchAnalyst
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“M&A Research Analyst at Contour. Skills: M&A Research, Industry Analysis, Competitive Analysis. Conduct industry and competitive research to identify vertical market software businesses that meet our strategic criteria and specific metrics. Identify key contacts and contact details for target lists”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve inorganic growth in other verticals; Increase Jonas' foothold in each of these domains
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrable and committed success in prior research-led role, Competent Excel skills and IT literate
Nice to Have
Prior experience of the using CRM systems is desirable such as Zoho, Hubspot or Salesforce, Experience or willingness to learn web scraping is a bonus, Experience with project management structures/agile methodologies is a bonus
What You'll Do.
Conduct industry and competitive research to identify vertical market software businesses that meet our strategic criteria and specific metrics
Identify key contacts and contact details for target lists
Make recommendations to the Business Development Team to pursue new targets and enter new and adjacent markets
Work in collaboration within a portfolio to drive desired M&A strategic outcomes
Providing relevant reporting & KPI's on projects/campaigns
Other special projects as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in collaboration within a portfolio to drive desired M&A strategic outcomes
Process & Methodology
Project management structures/agile methodologies
Full Job Description
_**About Contour**_ [Contour Software](http://contour-software.com/) has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years. As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers. What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started! **_The Division:_ ** [ _Andromeda Software_](https://www.csiandromeda.com/) , an operating group of [ _Constellation Software Inc._](http://www.csisoftware.com/) , acquires, manages, and builds software businesses that provide specialized, mission-critical software solutions. Andromeda companies seek to become leaders in their markets by improving their operations, growing through organic initiatives, and seeking acquisitions that can strengthen their market position. The M&A Department has the mandate to increase Jonas' foothold in each of these domains, as well as achieve inorganic growth in other verticals. ** ** ** _Job Responsibilities:_ ** * Conduct industry and competitive research to identify vertical market software businesses that meet our strategic criteria and specific metrics (our investment profile, based on Vertical, Location) For busine
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