[Hiring] Head of Sell-Side M&A @EPL Group

Role Description

We are looking for a senior sell-side banker to own mandate origination and execution as Head of Sell-Side M&A. You will work directly alongside EPL's founding partners, lead your own deal pipeline, and help build the firm's sell-side platform in the lower middle market.

• Source and win exclusive sell-side mandates from founder and family-owned businesses in the $5M to $50M EV range
• Lead full sell-side processes end-to-end: CIPs, financial models, buyer qualification, management presentations, LOI and purchase agreement negotiation
• Build and maintain coverage of LMM-active PE sponsors and strategic acquirers across your target verticals
• Partner with EPL leadership on firm strategy, process standards, and platform development
• Mentor team members as the practice scales

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a primary sell-side M&A focus
• Demonstrated track record originating mandates independently, not solely executing deals sourced by others
• Deep sector knowledge in one or more of: B2B tech, dual-use/defense, energy, or industrial manufacturing
• Valid FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain; hosting available through Finalis Securities LLC)
• Ability to guide owners through high-stakes, emotionally complex sale processes with credibility and composure
• Autonomous operator: able to manage multiple mandates simultaneously without institutional support infrastructure

Benefits

• 100% success-fee revenue share (on retainers and success fees). No base salary.
• Terms negotiated individually based on origination and execution contribution.
• For a partner closing 3 to 5 transactions annually in this segment, total compensation is commensurate with senior boutique banking.

Company Description

At EPL Group, we are a distinguished family office that specializes in making direct investments in rapidly expanding enterprises led by visionary founders and family proprietors. What sets us apart as an investment collaborator is our exceptional approach, which distinguishes us in the industry. We firmly believe that nurturing exceptional companies is, fundamentally, a human endeavor.