Remote Managing Director, M&A Advisory — Origination Leader

Embarc Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision

Unlimited vacation

Short-term disability

Team offsites

Job summary

Embarc Advisors is seeking a Managing Director, M&A Advisory to lead origination and advisory efforts across sell-side and buy-side engagements with a regional network. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, bring market credibility, and work with a skilled execution team to deliver value for owners and investors.

The role emphasizes developing long-term relationships, serving as a strategic advisor, and expanding the firm’s footprint in targeted industries and regions while leveraging

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with business owners, executives, investors, lenders, attorneys, and other referral partners.
• Originate advisory opportunities across sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, acquisition debt, growth equity, fractional CFO services, and quality of earnings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to owners well before they are ready to sell, identifying the right solution for each stage of their business.
• Lead business development and client strategy while partnering with Embarc's execution professionals to deliver exceptional work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with business owners, executives, investors, lenders, attorneys, and other referral partners.
• Originate advisory opportunities across sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, acquisition debt, growth equity, fractional CFO services, and quality of earnings.
• Lead business development and client strategy while partnering with Embarc's execution professionals to deliver exceptional work.
• Represent Embarc in your industry and region through direct outreach, events, thought leadership, and relationship-driven marketing.

Skills

Relationship building

Originating deals

Advisory experience

Industry credibility

Regional network

Communication skills

Job description

Embarc Advisors is seeking a Managing Director, M&A Advisory to lead origination and advisory efforts across sell-side and buy-side engagements with a regional network. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, bring market credibility, and work with a skilled execution team to deliver value for owners and investors.

The role emphasizes developing long-term relationships, serving as a strategic advisor, and expanding the firm’s footprint in targeted industries and regions while leveraging