M&A Execution Manager

• Supporting the Portfolio Manager in the creation of the Volaris Portfolio’s M&A strategy. 

• Oversee the implementation of the M&A strategy to ensure all the key objectives are met. 

• Manage the M&A function, including: 

• Develop repeatable, efficient, and effective M&A workflow, playbooks, and best practices, including extracting the learnings through the Post-Acquisition Reviews. 

• M&A lead Advisor and lead on the execution of transactions. 

• Provide strategic advice, support, and influence for all acquisitions in the Portfolio, including: 

• Delivering strategic M&A support to the Portfolio Manager 

• Support the purchase agreement negotiation process. 

• Oversee the due diligence process and assumptions. 

• Provide strategic advice and regular updates to all key stakeholders on deal progress. 

• Facilitate the agreement of the investment memo objectives. 

• Identify high-performing M&A best practices and share these with the Portfolio Manager  

• Identifying and monitoring target companies, contacting and maintaining close dialogue with the owners of those companies, as well as coordinating and executing acquisition transactions (both internal and external processes). 

• Development and maintenance of the M&A pipeline, sourcing, and developing new deal opportunities, both self-generated, through our Corporate Development team and through leveraging our Business Units and referral channels and converting targets to actionable opportunities. 

• Work with internal and external teams during M&A processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and integrations. 

• Lead the due diligence process and develop and maintain all of the key master files for use with all acquisitions. 

• Working with our legal team, to manage and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements with target companies as well as transaction documentation. 

• Produce presentation materials summarizing investment opportunities and recommendations for the Volaris and Volaris leadership teams. 

• Leverage best practices to drive successful acquisitions of businesses for the Volaris 

• Work closely with the Portfolio Manager and the acquired business to develop detailed integration plans (30/60/90-day plans) to ensure our businesses are well integrated and can meet the stated outcomes within the Investment Memo. 

• Working with the Portfolio Manager to build the investment thesis of acquisitions. 

• Travel to offices in other locations (international/national) for diligence and initial integration support. 

• Perform any other reasonable duties as required. 

Education and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, finance, operations, strategy, or a relevant discipline. 

• 3 – 5+ years of experience in M&A roles within the software industry. 

• Established track record as the M&A lead of a successful multi-location business 

• Experience having successfully acquired businesses globally. 

• Relevant experience within company valuation, project management, acquisition processes, transaction documents and due diligence, and can lead work streams in these areas. 

• Strong commercial judgement with the foresight to see how potential acquisitions will fit within the Portfolio. 

• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate business trends and take appropriate actions that benefit the business. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear and proactive communicator who maintains a steady flow of information and someone who can impart the vision to a broad audience and earn the confidence of others. 

• Analytical and independent. 

Personality 

To be successful in this role, you’re ambitious, highly motivated, and comfortable taking ownership. We’re looking for someone who is truly self-directed—you’ll be leading the way and helping drive the team’s success. 

You’ll be part of building something unique from the ground up and will play a key role in shaping not only the work itself, but also how the team celebrates achievements, reaches milestones, and creates lasting impact. This is a pivotal role, and with it comes real freedom and autonomy to help build a strong team—and to grow and succeed yourself. 

If you’re excited about creating something from the beginning within a well-established portfolio, please send your application to: Talent Acquisition Director Susanne Guld susanne.guld@volarisgroup.com