Our Harris International Portfolio is looking to hire a Corporate Development Associate to work closely with the Harris India M&A team in leading the company’s mergers and acquisition (M&A) origination efforts in India. The location of the role is flexible; remote candidates across India will be considered. Reporting directly to the Head of M&A, the core responsibility is to initiate and foster relationships with company owners, qualify businesses, assess their interest in selling their business, and set the stage for successful acquisitions. This role combines strategic research, outreach, and relationship management to drive our business growth. The ideal candidate is a people-person, someone who is inherently curious, has mature interpersonal skills and a passion for creating meaningful relationships. Prior business development experience is a requirement. While no formal financial training is required, basic financial literacy and/or a software industry experience is an asset. The Role The Corporate Development Associate will play a key role in our M&A team, driving acquisition activity by researching and engaging with founders & executives of software companies in the region. Research and identify Vertical Market Software companies that align with our thesis and values. Build, maintain, and nurture long-term relationships with company founders, executives, and other key stakeholders. Manage an outreach schedule and meet targets set by the team leader Maintain active relationships with bankers and other ecosystem players to enhance deal-sourcing opportunities. Engage with target companies to encourage discussions and transactions when the time is right. Support the M&A team in qualifying potential company targets, and move opportunities through the M&A pipeline Travel domestically to meet stakeholders and strengthen relationships as required. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum 4 years of experience in Business Development (IT), or M&A deal origination Aptitude and passion for relationship management, research, & lead generation Basic understanding of M&A processes and financial principles is preferred Demonstrated planning skills aimed at growing the opportunities pipeline Persistence, patience and results-orientated A self-starter, with no fear of cold-calling Curious, resilient, articulate, and self-motivated Exceptional etiquette, written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills, prioritization and multitasking abilities who thrives on new challenges and takes initiative. Fluent in English Bachelors/ PG Degree from a top ranking institute (Business/Economics/Finance is an asset) Experience using Salesforce (or other CRM) is preferred Experimentation is part of what we do at Harris. All candidates will be considered, if you think you may be a good fit for the role, we want to hear from you. ABOUT HARRIS COMPUTER Harris’ strategy focuses on acquiring software businesses, strengthening and managing them well, and growing them for the future. Our companies provide mission-critical software solutions to a global customer base across various vertical markets. We are a part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world’s most active acquirers of software businesses. At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.