Corporate Development Analysts

Corporate Development Analysts at Abingdon Software Group Limited

Requirements

Location: Only for applicants from Germany and Austria

Language: German - Fluent

• Recently graduated or up to 1–2 years of experience in finance, consulting, corporate development, private equity, sales, or business development.
• Strong interest in M&A, B2B software, and understanding how companies grow.
• Comfortable speaking with founders and advisors, with a confident and professional communication style.
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand business models and basic financial metrics.
• Proactive, curious, and able to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (both required).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple conversations and tasks at the same time.
• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and CRM systems — or a willingness to learn quickly.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with Abingdon’s sourcing, corporate development, and execution teams to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities.
  
  

Activities

• Identify and source B2B software acquisition opportunities across the DACH region through market research, outbound outreach, and relationship-building.
• Support the team by reviewing initial company information, financials, and market data and fit with Abingdon’s investment criteria.
• Support market mapping projects to deepen our understanding of specific verticals and competitive landscapes.
• Engage with founders, advisors, and industry stakeholders as part of the early deal origination process.
• Help create short summaries and internal notes so senior colleagues can quickly evaluate new opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sourcing, corporate development, and operations to ensure smooth handover of opportunities through the M&A pipeline.
• Maintain and update internal CRM and sourcing tracking tools to ensure pipeline visibility and data quality.
  
  

Team

The new hire will join Abingdon Software Group’s Corporate Development, sourcing team, a collaborative, internationally minded group focused on identifying and engaging high-quality B2B software companies. The team is primarily based in London and Madrid, working closely with Abingdon’s corporate development execution team throughout the M&A process.

Although the role is fully remote, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to London regularly for team meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional collaboration.

The sourcing team maintains a supportive culture with regular communication, shared learning, and direct exposure to senior leadership. Analysts are encouraged to contribute ideas early, develop strong commercial instincts, and grow within a team that values curiosity, teamwork, and long-term development.

About The Company

Abingdon Software Group is a European software company based in the U.K. We acquire 100% of mission-critical software companies, and provide a permanent home for companies with our buy-and-hold strategy.

We are interested in acquiring a founder-owned or managed business, focusing on mission-critical software in Europe and North America. We seek companies with ARR of €1 - €10 million, industry agnostic, and profitability of 10%+.

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