Remote M&A Advisory Managing Director & Origination Lead

Embarc Advisors; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision

Unlimited vacation

Short-term disability insurance

Team offsites

Job summary

Embarc Advisors is a fast-growing lower-middle-market advisory firm seeking a Managing Director, M&A Advisory to lead origination and advisory engagements from a strong regional network. The role emphasizes relationship-building with business owners, executives, and investors, while collaborating with execution professionals to deliver high-impact outcomes.

You will originate and advise across sell-side and buy-side M&A, capital raises, and related advisory services, leveraging an institutional

Qualifications

• Proven ability to originate and close engagements.
• Strong industry credibility in a defined vertical.
• Established regional/national network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with owners and executives.
• Originate advisory opportunities across sell-side/buy-side M&A, debt, growth equity, and CFO services.
• Serve as trusted advisor to owners through lifecycle stages.
• Lead business development and client strategy with execution teams.
• Represent Embarc in industry and regional markets.

Skills

Relationship-building

Business development

Industry expertise

Networking

Job description

Embarc Advisors is a fast-growing lower-middle-market advisory firm seeking a Managing Director, M&A Advisory to lead origination and advisory engagements from a strong regional network. The role emphasizes relationship-building with business owners, executives, and investors, while collaborating with execution professionals to deliver high-impact outcomes.

You will originate and advise across sell-side and buy-side M&A, capital raises, and related advisory services, leveraging an institutional