Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions

Safe Life AB; Nashville (TN); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Safe Life AB is seeking a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions to identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions of founder-owned businesses in the Company’s priority markets. This role works closely with the Director of North America and the Corporate Development team, guiding founders through the process with transparency.

The role is an individual contributor position, not a team lead, with travel and close collaboration with Sweden-based M&A teams, offering growth toward greater ownership over

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar.
• Solid M&A fundamentals and familiarity with the deal lifecycle from sourcing to close.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with entrepreneurs and business owners.

Mansioni

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities within priority markets.
• Lead acquisition discussions from first meeting through closing.
• Coordinate internal and external advisors (legal, financial, due diligence).
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with founders and business owners.
• Support integration with international M&A team post-close.

Conoscenze

M&A experience

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent/ self-starter

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions plays a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions of founder-owned businesses across the Company’s priority markets, working closely with the Director of North America and the broader Corporate Development team. This is not a purely desk-based M&A role; success comes from building trusted relationships with business owners, understanding their businesses, and guiding them through the acquisition process with confidence and transparency. The role supports and helps lead deals from first meeting through closing, with integration support from the Company’s international (Sweden-based) M&A team.

Note: This is an individual contributor role, not a team-management position. It's well suited to someone with solid M&A fundamentals who is looking to deepen their deal experience and grow toward greater ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Relationship Building

• 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.

Deal Execution

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a 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.
• Solid 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.
• Comfortable operating in a private equity-backed environment with a focus on growth and value creation.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office or remote environment, including extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and in person.
• Ability to travel regularly to meet business owners, visit companies, and attend meetings (approximately 40%).

Requirements

• 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.
• Preference for candidates based in the greater Nashville or Atlanta metro areas.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of the entire M&A transaction process. Experience managing transactions through close strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Comfortable operating in a private equity-backed environment with a focus on growth and value creation.
• 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.
• Previous acquisition experience is an advantage, but not a requirement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office or remote environment, including extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and in person.
• Ability to travel regularly to meet business owners, visit companies, and attend meetings (estimated 40%).