[Hiring] Director of M&A @Soul Equity Solutions

Role Description

The Director of M&A will sit at the center of the platform's growth strategy, sourcing and executing M&A. You will support the deal process from initial sourcing through close, and provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company.

This is a high-visibility seat at a platform actively doing deals, with a direct reporting line and apprenticeship with a company co-founder.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution
  • Build and maintain a target pipeline of precision manufacturing businesses in the $2 to $5 million EBITDA range across aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space end markets.
  • Cultivate relationships with business owners directly, cold calling and traveling extensively to walk shop floors and build density in target geographies, with an initial concentration in the Northeast.
  • Lead due diligence independently, including working through messy, founder-owned data rooms with limited guidance.
  • Own the deal process from initial outreach through LOI and close, managing timelines and workstreams alongside a company co-founder.
  • Present acquisition opportunities and deal status updates to the investment group.
• Portfolio & Firm Support
  • Provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company, partnering with the COO and controller.
  • Help build the infrastructure and processes needed to support the platform's growth trajectory as deal volume accelerates.
  • As the platform scales, build and lead a team across business development, in-house M&A execution, and legal.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Experience in high-velocity M&A and founder-owned, undercapitalized environments; prior experience at a high-velocity M&A firm is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and analysis independently, with minimal oversight.
• A confident yet humble presence, with the ability to build trust and credibility directly with business owners.
• Willingness to travel extensively and operate outside a traditional office environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Company Description

This is a precision manufacturing platform focused on highly regulated, mission-critical end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space. Founded in 2025, the platform acquires founder-owned machining businesses and partners with existing ownership to help them grow, with no fixed exit timeline. It is backed by long-term, patient capital, giving the team the flexibility to build for the long run rather than around a typical hold period.