Vice President of M&A

Soul Equity Solutions • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The VP of M&A will sit at the center of the company's growth strategy, sourcing and executing M&A for this NYC-based firm. You will support the deal process from initial sourcing through close and play a meaningful role in post-close integration. This is a high-impact, high-visibility seat at a platform actively doing deals, with a direct reporting line and apprenticeship with the CEO, a clear path to CFO, and equity participation with room to grow as the platform scales toward its next phase.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Hands-on experience across the full deal lifecycle - sourcing, diligence, modeling, and close.
• Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency; PowerPoint a plus.
• High executive presence with the ability to represent the company credibly to business owners and external partners.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action; comfortable with ambiguity and a lean team environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a proprietary deal pipeline, targeting businesses that range across core and adjacent verticals.
• Cultivate relationships with business owners, brokers, and intermediaries to drive consistent deal flow.
• Lead due diligence including financial analysis, revenue quality reviews, and QofE and legal coordination.
• Own financial models and valuation analyses that support go/no-go decisions.
• Manage deal timelines and workstreams through close alongside the CEO.
• Support post-close integration, coordinating across the executive team to ensure smooth transitions.
• Lead FP&A across the full platform, partnering closely with the broader finance and admin team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior