[Hiring] Managing Director, M&A Advisory @Embarc Advisors

Role Description

Embarc Advisors is seeking an accomplished investment banker or business broker with deep sector expertise and an established regional network to help lead our next phase of growth. This role is designed for a proven relationship-builder who wants to spend more time originating and advising—and less time managing thinly staffed execution teams. You will bring trusted client relationships and market credibility; Embarc will provide the platform, talent, and capabilities to help you turn those relationships into a broader and more durable book of business.

You may, for example, be an industrials banker with deep relationships in Chicago or a home-services advisor with an established network in Dallas–Fort Worth. The specific market can vary; what matters is genuine industry credibility and a strong local or regional presence.

Detailed 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.
• 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.
• Represent Embarc in your industry and region through direct outreach, events, thought leadership, and relationship-driven marketing.

Why Embarc

• A broader advisory platform with multiple ways to help a client across the ownership lifecycle.
• A more diversified revenue mix with hourly and monthly-billed services complementing transaction fees.
• An elite execution team focused on execution and client delivery.
• Experienced talent averaging more than 10 years across various sectors.
• A compelling market position excelling in the lower middle market.
• Brand and marketing support from an established brand and dedicated marketing leadership.
• A high-performing platform with significant growth and strong client satisfaction.
• Significant whitespace for new-client origination opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

• A successful investment banker, M&A advisor, or business broker with a demonstrated ability to originate and close engagements.
• Meaningful expertise and strong credibility in a defined industry vertical.
• An established network within a specific U.S. city, region, or business community.
• A consultative, long-term approach to relationships—not a purely transactional sales style.
• The judgment and executive presence to advise founders, family-owned businesses, private equity firms, and senior management teams.
• A collaborative mindset and a high bar for integrity, responsiveness, and client service.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism and discretion handling confidential information.

Why This Role is Different

Many owners in your network are not ready to sell today—but they may need help with accounting, finance, quality of earnings, acquisitions, debt, growth capital, or pre-exit planning. Embarc enables you to serve those clients now, deepen the relationship over time, and remain their trusted advisor when a transaction eventually becomes the right answer.

If you have built a strong market presence and want an institutional-quality platform behind you, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus semi-annual performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match after one year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited vacation time and accrued paid sick leave.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Three team offsites per year, to connect, recharge, and grow together.