Job Description:

Head of M&A (Pallas)

Transaction Execution | Payments

About Vesta Software Group 
Vesta Software Group is part of Constellation Software Inc., a global acquirer and long-term owner of vertical market software businesses. We provide a permanent home for businesses and support their continued development through disciplined ownership, operational autonomy and long-term investment

Role Overview

• The Head of M&A will lead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions within the payments sector, from initial assessment through to completion and handover. 

• This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong commercial judgement, financial capability and the ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transactions through assessment, valuation, due diligence, approval, negotiation and completion.

• Coordinate internal teams and external advisers throughout the transaction process. 

• Prepare clear investment recommendations and present them to senior stakeholders. 

• Identify and manage key commercial, financial, operational and regulatory risks. 

• Maintain momentum, accurate reporting and clear ownership across active transactions. 

• Support an effective handover following completion. 

• Lead and develop transaction team members where applicable. 

Experience and Skills

• Significant experience leading M&A transactions from assessment through to completion. 

• Strong financial analysis, valuation, modelling and due diligence skills.

• Commercially minded, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Confident working with senior stakeholders, founders and advisers.

• Experience within payments, fintech, financial services or software is preferred.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

Personal Attributes

• Commercial, pragmatic and decisive.

• Clear and credible communicator.

• Collaborative, accountable and detail-focused.

• Comfortable working at pace and handling sensitive information. 

                                                                                    

Business Unit: 

Pallas M&A

                                                                                    

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

                                                                                    

Number of Openings Available:

1

                                                                                    

Worker Type:

Regular

Career Site:

                                                                               

More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

 

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

 

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

 

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

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