Corporate Development Analyst Location: Germany, Austria (remote; eligible to travel to London for meetings) Language: German (fluent), English (fluent) Requirements

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 to assess fit with Abingdon’s investment criteria. Support market‑mapping projects to deepen 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 a buy‑and‑hold strategy. We focus on acquiring founder‑owned or managed businesses, targeting mission‑critical software in Europe and North America with ARR of €1‑10 million, industry agnostic, and profitability of 10%+. #J-18808-Ljbffr