Analyste/Associé(e), F&A | Analyst/Associate, M&A

Valsoft Corporation • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

Fluent Software Group is part of Valsoft Corporation’s family of operating groups; a global leader in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. We focus on specialized industries where deep expertise truly makes the difference. At Fluent, we give founders and their teams a forever home, preserving their culture and momentum while unlocking new resources, technology, and proven operational playbooks that fuel sustainable, long-term growth.

We are looking for a driven Investment Analyst or Associate to support both deal sourcing and execution across Fluent’s growing portfolio of vertical market software businesses. You will be hands-on in live transactions and actively own and build the pipeline through research, outreach, and early-stage evaluation.

This role is ideal for someone coming from Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Development who wants broader ownership, responsibility, and long-term exposure to software investing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Development
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curious, proactive, and commercially minded

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SaaS or vertical market software businesses
• Exposure to full transaction lifecycles
• Interest in long-term career growth in M&A or corporate development

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage the acquisition pipeline
• Research vertical software markets and identify attractive acquisition targets
• Conduct outbound outreach to founders and intermediaries
• Perform early-stage screening, financial reviews, and business assessments
• Maintain CRM data, pipeline tracking, and sourcing metrics
• Support end-to-end transaction execution from LOI through close
• Build and review financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comps, scenarios)
• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence
• Analyze historical performance, forecasts, SaaS KPIs, and customer metrics
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, technology)
• Prepare investment memos and materials for senior leadership
• Track portfolio and pipeline KPIs, timelines, and risks
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research
• Identify trends, growth opportunities, and deal risks
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the M&A function

Benefits

• Compensation
• health
• dental
• vision
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level