Soul Equity Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Development (M&A) Manager
Soul Equity Solutions is a young, high-growth precision manufacturing platform serving various end markets. The Corporate Development (M&A) Manager will be central to the platform's growth strategy, responsible for sourcing and executing M&A deals and providing FP&A support.
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a target pipeline of precision manufacturing businesses in the $1 to $5+ million EBITDA range across aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space end markets
Cultivate relationships with bankers, brokers, and business owners directly, cold calling and traveling extensively to walk shop floors; concentration in the Northeast, with a national scope
Lead due diligence independently and manage third-party diligence provider relationships, evaluating unstructured, often messy data sources with limited guidance
Own the deal process from initial outreach through LOI and close, managing timelines and workstreams alongside a co-founder
Present acquisition opportunities and deal status updates to leadership and the board
Provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company, partnering with the COO and controller
Help build the infrastructure and processes needed to support the platform's growth trajectory as deal volume accelerates
As the platform scales, build and lead a team across business development, in-house M&A execution, and legal
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
Experience in high-velocity M&A and founder-owned, undercapitalized environments
Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and analysis independently, with minimal oversight
A confident yet humble presence, with the ability to build trust and credibility directly with business owners
Willingness to travel extensively and operate outside a traditional office environment
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
Equity
Company
Soul Equity Solutions
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