Senior Manager - Deal Origination

About:

1. Lead M&A origination efforts in India by identifying and engaging founders and executives of vertical market software companies aligned with the firm's acquisition strategy.

2. Collaborate closely with the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions to execute pipeline growth plans, maintain CRM discipline and meet defined sourcing targets.

3. Build and manage long-term relationships with bankers, proprietors and ecosystem stakeholders to create a strong and sustainable deal pipeline.

4. Drive structured outreach initiatives, including cold calling and strategic follow-ups, to assess promoter interest and initiate acquisition conversations.

5. Qualify potential targets through preliminary research and discussions, supporting the M&A team in moving opportunities through the transaction pipeline.

6. Ideal candidate: 6+ years in business development (preferably IT/software) or origination (M&A), strong relationship-building skills, financial literacy, high persistence