Managing Director, M&A Advisory

Embarc Advisors•Chicago, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.