M&A Deal Lead — Founder Relationships & Closings (Remote)

Safe Life AB; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Life AB seeks a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions to identify, evaluate, and execute founder-owned business acquisitions in priority markets. You will work with the Director of North America and Corporate Development to guide deals from first meeting to close, with integration support from the Sweden-based M&A team.

This individual contributor role emphasizes relationship-building, due diligence, and independent work while growing ownership over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or another commercially focused role.
• Previous acquisition experience is required, including at least one transaction supported through close.
• Preference for candidates based in the greater Nashville or Atlanta metro areas.
• Strong understanding of the M&A transaction process, including experience supporting or managing transactions through close.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust with entrepreneurs and business owners.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to build something meaningful.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively work independently, as well as with a team at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities within the Company’s priority markets.
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Represent the Company throughout the market and within relevant industries.
• Travel regularly to meet current and prospective acquisition targets, visit companies, and develop long-term relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor to founders throughout the process, educating them on the M&A process and helping them navigate each step.
• Lead acquisition discussions from the first meeting through closing, in partnership with the Director of North America and the broader Corporate Development team.
• Evaluate quality of earnings, workforce base, contracts, and market strength.
• Support commercial evaluation, financial analysis, and due diligence.
• Coordinate internal and external advisors (legal, financial, diligence) throughout the transaction process.
• Contribute to deal execution through close, with integration support from the Company’s international (Sweden-based) M&A team.
• Serve as a point of contact for acquired teams following close, alongside the Director of North America.

Skills

M&A experience

Relationship building

Interpersonal and communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Safe Life AB seeks a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions to identify, evaluate, and execute founder-owned business acquisitions in priority markets. You will work with the Director of North America and Corporate Development to guide deals from first meeting to close, with integration support from the Sweden-based M&A team.

This individual contributor role emphasizes relationship-building, due diligence, and independent work while growing ownership over time.