Harris Computer

(Remote) Corporate Development Role (English and French Speaking)

REMOTEPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Harris Computer

  • Job overview

    The Corporate Development Specialist role at Harris Computer involves sourcing and managing acquisition opportunities to support the company's growth in software business acquisitions.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role requires engaging decision makers at software businesses, maintaining acquisition relationships, communicating investment strategies, supporting M&A qualification, tracking activities in Salesforce, and advancing opportunities through the M&A pipeline.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers an attractive compensation package with base salary, quarterly and annual bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, and flexible remote work options.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must be fluent in English and French with 5+ years of relevant business experience in areas like sales, corporate development, consulting, banking, investing, M&A sourcing, technology/software, or entrepreneurship; strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

  • Career development

    The role encourages continuous learning, experimentation, and initiative-taking, offering growth within a leading corporate development team in a large software acquisition company.

  • Work environment and culture

    Harris Computer promotes a flexible, remote work environment with a culture valuing experimentation, professionalism, and relationship management.

  • Company information

    Harris Computer, based in Ottawa, is the largest operating group of Constellation Software Inc., specializing in acquiring and managing vertical market software businesses across over 20 industries globally.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join an expanding corporate development team working closely with senior management and the M&A transactions team.

  • Job location and travel

    This is a full-time remote position open to candidates in the USA or Canada, allowing work from home anywhere in North America.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely combines bilingual communication skills with corporate development in a remote setting, emphasizing relationship-building and strategic acquisition sourcing in a leading software acquisition firm.

Company overview

Harris Computer is a leading provider of mission-critical software solutions for various public sector, healthcare, utilities, and private sector enterprises. They make money by offering specialized software products and services that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and customer engagement for their clients. Founded in 1976, Harris has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a trusted partner for organizations seeking robust and reliable software solutions.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight bilingual fluency in English and French, emphasizing communication skills and business acumen relevant to corporate development and M&A.

  • Focus on showcasing experience or aptitude in relationship management, sales, consulting, or technology/software sectors, as these align closely with the role's requirements.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Harris Computer's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed.

  • Connect with current employees in Harris Computer’s corporate development or M&A team on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on the company’s recent acquisitions or expressing enthusiasm for their innovative approach to vertical market software businesses.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'corporate development,' 'M&A,' 'relationship management,' 'bilingual,' and 'software business acquisitions' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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