Bachelor's degree required• ~5 years of progressive experience in private equity, corporate development VC / growth equity, investment banking, or management consulting (transaction / diligence-focused) • Demonstrated experience in sourcing, deal origination, commercial and financial diligence• PE-backed and software exposure strongly preferred• Energized by sourcing and outbound outreach, not just reactive deal work• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; deep financial modeling experience required• Superior attention to detail without losing sight of the strategic picture• Proven self-starter with the ability to drive multiple large-scale projects and deal executions simultaneously from start to finish, in a deadline-driven setting• Sound business judgment and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments• Clear, concise, and compelling written and verbal communication• Exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, and ability to partner with and influence senior management and executive stakeholders• Motivated by accountability, learning, and increasing responsibility. Diligence & Transaction Execution:• Support deep internal subject matter expert and customer diligence to evaluate potential acquisition or partner opportunities• Evaluate build / buy / partner considerations, strategic fit, product alignment, and financial impact of targets• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, legal, finance, executive leadership, and board to evaluate and advance deals• Build financial models, commercial cases, and decision-making frameworks for key stakeholders• Prepare and present deal materials to executive leadership and board• Support transaction execution and deal structuring including timeline management, process coordination, advisor interactions, and approval workstreams• Support closing and post-close integration transition workstreams.