VP of M&A

Company Overview:
Partner One is a leading investment group with a 30-year history of acquiring and growing successful software companies. Trusted by over 2000 of the world’s largest corporations and governments, Partner One owns some of the fastest-growing enterprise software companies globally. We are currently seeking an M&A VP/Director to join our deal execution team. This role is 100% remote, but may require some traveling.

Position Summary:

As an M&A VP/Director at Partner One, you will play a pivotal role in driving the entire M&A lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to transaction close. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven experience executing transactions and the ability to independently lead deals in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most active software investment groups globally, working alongside a highly driven team that values speed, ownership, and execution excellence. Successful candidates will thrive under pressure, think quickly, adapt rapidly to changing situations, and consistently drive transactions forward with urgency and precision.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Relationship Building:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owner-operators, investment bankers and large corporations
• Conduct early-stage discussions with business owners and senior executives to qualify targets for strategic fit and deal probability
2. Leadership:
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and associates
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution excellence
3. Transaction Leadership:
• Independently lead M&A transactions from origination through closing
• Drive multiple live transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless and efficient execution
4. Offer Structuring & Negotiation:
• Prepare and negotiate indicative offers, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), ensuring alignment with Partner One’s strategic objectives
• Lead negotiations with counterparties in a dynamic and fast-moving deal environment

Qualifications:

1. Professional Experience:
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity, including at least 3 years focused on software M&A
• Demonstrated expertise executing M&A transactions with a proven track record of successfully closing deals
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation experience
2. Skills & Attributes:
• Ability to think quickly, make sound decisions under pressure, and operate effectively in a high-volume transaction environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in relationship management and transaction-related writing
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and execution-oriented
3. Flexibility:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet aggressive deadlines, and adapt to variable hours
• Willingness to travel as needed to facilitate transaction execution

Estimated Compensation Range: $100,000-$150, 000 USD annually + Bonus