Aspire Software

Investment Associate – Full Cycle M&A

Aspire Software

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
  • 0–4 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 and proactive

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial analysisfinancial modelingvaluationdue diligenceSaaS KPIspipeline trackingbusiness assessmentsmarket researchcompetitive analysisprocess improvements
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcuriosityproactivityindependenceorganizational skillsteam coordinationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability