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About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is part ofValsoftCorporation's family of operating groups;a global leader inacquiringand growing vertical market software companies. We focus on specialized industries where deepexpertisetruly makes the difference.

At Fluent, we give founders and their teams a foreverhome,preserving their culture and momentum while unlockingnew resources, technology, and proven operational playbooks that fuel sustainable, long-term growth.

The Opportunity:InvestmentAnalystor Associate

Wearelooking for a drivenInvestmentAnalystor Associateto support bothdeal sourcing and executionacross Fluent's growing portfolio of vertical market software businesses.Youwillbe hands-on in live transactionsandactively own and build the pipeline through research, outreach, and early-stage evaluation.

This role is ideal for someone coming fromInvestment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Developmentwho wants broader ownership, responsibility, and long-term exposure to software investing.

What YouWillOwn

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Own and actively manage the acquisition pipeline

• Research vertical software markets andidentifyattractive acquisition targets

• Conduct outbound outreach to founders and intermediaries

• Perform early-stage screening, financial reviews, and business assessments

• Maintain CRM data, pipeline tracking, and sourcing metrics

Deal Execution & Due Diligence

• Support end-to-end transaction execution from LOI through close

• Build and review financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comps, scenarios)

• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence

• Analyze historical performance, forecasts, SaaS KPIs, and customer metrics

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, technology)

• Prepare investment memos and materials for senior leadership

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Track portfolio and pipeline KPIs, timelines, and risks

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research

• Identifytrends, growth opportunities, and deal risks

• Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the M&A function

Who You Are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

• 2-3 years of experiencein Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Development

• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills

• Advancedproficiencyin Excel and PowerPoint

• Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Curious, proactive, and commercially minded

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with SaaS or vertical market software businesses

• Exposure to full transaction lifecycles

• Interest in long-term career growth in M&A or corporate development

Who You Are

• High Autonomy, High Impact:Real ownership from Day 1

• Serious Career Growth:Deep exposure to sourcing,dealexecution, and scaling software companies

• Learning-Driven Culture:Ongoing mentorship and development

• Entrepreneurial Energy:No two days look the same

• Competitive Offer:Compensation, health, dental, vision, PTO, and more

• Team-First Mindset:Collaborative culture with global connections

Join Us

Help us scale incredible software companies - without losing their entrepreneurial edge.AtFluent, andValsoft,you'llmake a real impact from Day 1.

We use AI-powered tools (including transcription and automatednote-taking) during portions of our interview process to support a consistent and thorough candidate experience. Candidates who require alternative accommodation may request it at any stage of the recruitment process.

Fluent Software Groupiscommitted to building diverse,equitable, and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic.

#FluentSoftware

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Aproposde Fluent Software Group

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Profilrecherche

Qualifications

• Baccalaureatenfinance,comptabilite,economie, administrationoudomaineconnexe

• 2 a 3ansd'experienceenbanqued'investissement, capital-investissement, conseiloudeveloppementcorporatif

• Solidescompetencesenanalysefinanciere,modelisationetevaluation

• Maitriseavanceed'Excelet PowerPoint

• Al'aisedegererdes volets de travail de faconautonomedans unenvironnementrapide

• Excellentescompetencesencommunicationecriteetorale

• Curieuxse,proactifveetorienteeaffaires

Atouts

• Experienceavec desentreprisesSaaSoudelogicielsdemarchesverticaux

• Exposition a des cycles de transactionscomplets

• Interetpourunecarrierea longtermeenM&Aouendeveloppementcorporatif

Pourquoivousjoindrea nous

• Grandeautonomie, impactreel:responsabiliteconcretedesle premier jour

• Croissancedecarriereserieuse: expositionapprofondieau sourcing, al'executiondes transactions et a lacroissanced'entrepriseslogicielles

• Cultureaxeesurl'apprentissage:mentoratetdeveloppementcontinus

• Espritentrepreneurial:aucunejourneene seressemble

• Offrecompetitive:remuneration, assurances sante,dentaire, vision,vacanceset plus

• Espritd'equipe: culture collaborative avec desconnexionsmondiales

Joignez-vous a nous

Aidez-nous a fairecroitredesentreprisesdelogicielsexceptionnellessansperdreleurADN entrepreneurial. Chez Fluent etValsoft, vousaurezun impactreeldesle premier jour.

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Groupe Fluents'engagent a batir des equipes diversifiees, equitables et inclusives. Nous accueillons lescandidatesde tous horizons, identites et experiences, et toutes les candidatures qualifiees seront considerees sans egard a la race, au genre, a l'age, au handicap, a la religion, a l'orientation sexuelle ou a toute autre caracteristique protegee.