M&A Advisor at Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Software M&A, Direct Outreach, Sourcing Workflows, M&A Research, Deal Structuring, Financial Analysis, Competitive Landscape Assessment, Industry Research, Communication, Executive Engagement, Analytical Horsepower, B2B Software

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position Summary Vista Equity Partners seeks an M&A Advisor to support the Foundation Fund's deal team on sourcing M&A opportunities. Foundation Fund is one of the fastest growing software investment funds, with $10 billion AUM and focuses exclusively on investing in growing enterprise software businesses with initial revenue between $30 million and $100 million+. This individual would support sourcing workflows for the Fund across various sectors. The right candidate will have a passion for business development, a strong understanding of software M&A, be well-versed in sourcing proprietary opportunities through direct outreach. This full-time role is preferably based in Austin, TX and is for an immediate start. Responsibilities Identify new M&A investment opportunities in B2B software Proactively source and build M&A pipelines via: direct outreach to executives and sponsors, attending industry events and conferences, and tracking market trends Support the deal team in M&A research around new investment opportunities Manage and support strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies Qualifications BS/BA required 2–6 years of relevant professional experience, such as private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or consulting. Software investing experience preferred. Knowledge of M&A processes, including sourcing and deal structuring. Proven ability to evaluate markets and companies through financial analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and industry research Demonstrated track record of success and accountability managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced deal environment with high attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage with senior executives. Collaborative and competitive. Strong desire to achieve goals in a team-based environment Interest or expertise in B2B software (or technology-related sectors) Intellectually curious with high analytical horsepower Coachable, resilient, personable, and self-aware Company Overview Vista is a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. Vista’s private market strategies seek to deliver differentiated returns through a proprietary and systematic approach to value creation developed and refined over the course of 25 years and 650+ transactions. Today, Vista manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to millions of customers around the world. As of June 30, 2025, Vista had more than $100 billion in assets under management. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on X, @Vista_Equity.

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Responsibilities

The M&A Advisor will support the Foundation Fund's deal team by identifying and proactively sourcing new B2B software M&A investment opportunities through direct outreach, industry events, and market trend tracking. This role also involves supporting the deal team with research on new opportunities and managing strategic M&A for existing portfolio companies.