Exa Capital, Inc. is looking to solve the problem of leading the full lifecycle of acquisitions across industries and geographies, and building the future of their M&A function.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in M&A, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development with a track record of successful acquisitions across industries and/or geographies.
- Demonstrated experience in software and technology sectors is required – ideally with a history of successful acquisitions in vertical and enterprise software markets.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to lead valuation, modeling, and commercial analysis.
- Proven track record in operating in high-ambiguity environments and managing multiple deals simultaneously.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating third-party advisors through complex transactions.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar credentials preferred.
- Experience in software and technology sectors
Responsibilities
- Lead Acquisitions: Own multiple acquisition processes annually, from deal sourcing, initial valuation and LOI through due diligence, and close.
- Build Founder Relationships: Meet with business owners and executives, share Exa’s value proposition, and assess cultural and strategic fit.
- Drive Analysis & Decision-Making: Build and review financial models, evaluate strategic upside and risks, and synthesize key insights for investment decisions.
- Coordinate Diligence & Closing: Lead cross-functional diligence efforts, managing internal stakeholders and external advisors across legal, finance, tech, and ops.
- Steward Integration: Oversee post-close transition and support new portfolio companies with early strategic planning, leadership alignment, and operational priorities.
- Build the M&A Function: Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-caliber team. Develop and evolve our deal execution approach and internal best practices.
- Shape the Culture: Act as a culture carrier – modelling humility, high standards, and long-term thinking in everything you do.
Other
- Travel: Moderate
- Reports to: CEO
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Degree requirements: MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar credentials preferred
- Work across time zones and willingness to travel globally
