Business Development Analyst

Business Development Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions

Harris

Remote - US or Canada

Business Development Analyst

Compensation Range: $65000 - $72000
 

Job Description
 

Harris is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Development Analyst to support our M&A team in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities within the vertical market software (VMS) sector. This role is integral to driving strategic growth by leveraging data-driven insights to source, research, and prioritize target companies.
 

What will your impact be
 

●      Identify and curate data from internal and external sources, including industry databases, reports, and public filings.

●      Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

●      Develop and maintain comprehensive datasets on potential acquisition targets.

●      Conducting industry research to support business development activities

●      Evaluate potential acquisition targets based on predefined criteria, including market fit, financial performance, and strategic alignment.

●      Create detailed profiles and actionable insights for prioritized targets.

●      Other ad-hoc projects as required
 

What are we searching for?
 

●      Undergraduate degree (Business/Economics/Analytics).

●      Demonstrable experience in reporting, data and/or business analysis with an aptitude for creating meaningful insight.

●      Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel coupled with excellent analytical skills.

●      Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.

●      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

●      Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment.

●      Initiative to work autonomously.
 

What will make you stand out:
 

●      Experience with Salesforce

●      Prior business development, analytics and/or mergers & acquisitions experience
 

What we offer:
 

●      Opportunities to advance your career

●      Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

●      3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days

●      Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs

●      Lifestyle rewards

●      Community involvement social responsibility

●      Fun and collaborative work environment

●      Flexible work options