Principal Strategy & M&A Manager
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Insight Global is hiring a Principal Strategy & M&A Manager. The Principal Strategy & M&A Manager will support a global software company by identifying and evaluating growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships, blending market strategy, investment analysis, and deal execution.
Key focus areas include Develop market analyses and investment theses to identify attractive growth opportunities., Evaluate acquisition targets, strategic investments, and partnerships across software and technology markets., and Build compelling business cases and executive‑level recommendations supported by data and market insights..
Important skills include Financial Modeling, Valuation, Market Research, Strategic Analysis, Evaluating M&A Transactions, and Supporting Corporate Growth Initiatives. Preferred (not required): Artificial Intelligence, Market Strategy, Investment Analysis, and Deal Execution.
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Job Description
Our client is a global software company looking for a strategic, high-energy professional to help identify and evaluate growth opportunities through acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships. This role blends market strategy, investment analysis, and deal execution, making it ideal for someone with experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategy consulting.
What You'll Do
Develop market analyses and investment theses to identify attractive growth opportunities.
Evaluate acquisition targets, strategic investments, and partnerships across software and technology markets.
Build compelling business cases and executive-level recommendations supported by data and market insights.
Lead strategic workshops with business leaders to define growth priorities and investment strategies.
Partner with corporate and business-unit stakeholders to move opportunities from initial concept through offer approval.
Analyze emerging technology trends, including AI, to assess market opportunities, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation.
Support multiple industries and technology segments, requiring the ability to quickly learn new markets and form informed opinions.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $190,000 - $230,000
Annual Bonus: 15% target bonus
Excellent work-life balance
Limited travel (approximately 5-7%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel)
Exposure to executive leadership and high-impact strategic initiatives
Why This Opportunity?
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution. You'll help determine where a leading software company invests hundreds of millions of dollars while building the narrative and business case that drives those decisions. If you're equally comfortable evaluating markets, assessing acquisition targets, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders, this is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future direction of a global technology business.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
5+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, or a related field.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, market research, and strategic analysis skills.
Experience evaluating or supporting M&A transactions and corporate growth initiatives.
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build strategic narratives supported by data and market intelligence.
Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new industries, technologies, and business models.
Interest in software, technology, AI, or digital transformation markets.
Bachelor's degree required. Investment Banking Analyst or Associate ready to step into a more strategic, operational role.
Private Equity or Venture Capital professionals with transaction and market evaluation experience.
Corporate Strategy or Corporate Development professionals from software, technology, cloud, SaaS, semiconductor, simulation, engineering software, or related industries.
Candidates from organizations such as Microsoft, AWS, enterprise software companies, or other technology-focused environments are highly attractive.
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