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Banyan Software

Private equity acquiring and stewarding software

Director – Mergers & Acquisitions

Private EquityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an M&A leader with a significant volume of completed buy-side transactions in the software and technology sector in France.
  • Ability and willingness to influence leadership strategically, grow the team, and develop the region while also working directly on transactions as the region's first execution hire.
  • Ability to quickly evaluate key risks and opportunities in a business.
  • Ability to negotiate and execute acquisitions with business owners and executives.
  • Financial literacy and ability to build presentations for executive- and board-level audiences.
  • Business-level written and spoken fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with software business owners and present the company's value proposition as a permanent home for acquired businesses.
  • Lead multiple acquisition processes per year from letter of intent through closing, collaborating with business owners on key issues and obstacles to ensure successful closings.
  • Analyze financial data and prepare financial valuation models.
  • Lead due diligence efforts to identify key risks and opportunities in target businesses.
  • Manage internal resources and external vendors, including technical, accounting, and legal providers, as needed.
  • Manage post-acquisition integration by implementing the company's practices for operating software companies and acting on opportunities identified during due diligence.
  • Maintain relationships with business brokers and investment bankers to support business development.
  • Build an M&A team to support development of a specialized vertical.

Desired Qualifications

  • A CA/CPA qualification and/or an MBA is an asset.

About the Company

Banyan Software

Private equity acquiring and stewarding software

Banyan Software is a private investment firm that buys profitable, niche B2B software providers and keeps them under long-term ownership. It focuses on enterprise software with recurring revenue and strong market positions, often from founders seeking stable ownership. The firm does not resell its acquisitions; instead it preserves each company’s legacy, autonomy, brand, and leadership, while offering operational support as needed. Banyan’s portfolio spans industries such as healthcare, education, legal, and public safety, all centered on essential software infrastructure. The company operates with a permanence mindset and aims to create long-term value, positioning itself as a trusted, mission-aligned partner for founders and families who want continuity rather than an exit.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2016

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