M&A Director, PE-backed Software Investor, Munich, Germany - PER, Private Equity Recruitment

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About Our Client

Our client, a rapidly expanding investment holding of significant size in the software sector, backed by a high‑calibre private equity fund with a strong growth trajectory, is currently looking for an M&A Director to lead the origination and execution of M&A deals with an investor mindset. They plan to acquire several companies per year across Europe (historical average of five per annum) to achieve their inorganic growth goals and thus seek someone with experience working in this highly technical sector and extensive deal experience in a private equity fund or the M&A team of a PE‑backed portfolio company. A natural networker, who can engage Founders, source deals bilaterally and build a network in the industry based on trust.

This position is a great opportunity for a driven investment professional looking to shape the trajectory of a highly acquisitive software investment company.

What the job involves

• Building and developing a strong pipeline for further acquisitions, sourcing and converting own deal leads
• Managing and supervising M&A transactions from start to finish with a small team
• Working with founders, guiding them through the process and building a strong network in the industry
• Ownership of the investment process with a very hands‑on approach
• Driving the growth and professionalisation of the business
• Building and managing the broader M&A team
• Presenting investment opportunities to the Investment Committee

Who we are looking for

• Several years of professional experience in sourcing and executing deals in the DACH region, ideally in a private equity fund in the software sector or alternatively in an acquisitive PE‑backed software company
• Strong track record of building a pipeline and executing on M&A transactions, ideally combined with a deep understanding of the software sector
• Hands‑on approach with high interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self‑starting mentality, drive to take ownership and an investor mindset
• Outgoing natural networker with a results‑driven and goal‑oriented personality backed by analytical thinking and a data‑driven approach
• Outstanding strategic, analytical and commercial skillset with great communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in German and English

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