M&A Sourcing Manager

M&A Sourcing Manager

Fully Remote | Location/Supporting:
Remotely supporting Corporate Headquarters in Longwood, FL.

Please note:

If this position is posted as either fully remote and/or hybrid, in accordance with company policy, individuals residing within a 50-mile radius of a branch location may be required to work onsite in a hybrid capacity as there may be occasions when on-site presence is necessary to meet specific business needs. Additionally, our remote work policy includes having a dedicated, distraction-free workspace.

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The M&A Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving the identification, qualification, and early-stage evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities that align with the organization’s strategic growth objectives. This role integrates market intelligence, proactive outreach, relationship development, and preliminary deal analysis to build a consistent pipeline of high-quality targets. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and an ability to navigate competitive industry dynamics while representing the company’s interests with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management:
  Proactively identify potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic and financial criteria, and maintain a strong, active sourcing pipeline.
• Strategic Fit Evaluation:
  Conduct preliminary assessments of market position, financial performance, cultural alignment, and synergy potential.
• Market Intelligence:
  Monitor industry activity, regulatory changes, competitive movement, and whitespace opportunities to inform sourcing strategy.
• Target Research & Profiling:
  Prepare detailed target lists supported by data such as size, geographic footprint, ownership structure, and available financial indicators.
• Relationship Development:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with investment bankers, brokers, advisors, private equity firms, founders, and other referral sources.
• External Representation:
  Serve as an outward-facing representative of the company’s M&A interests, managing all communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Confidential Communication:
  Coordinate secure and confidential interactions with targets and intermediaries throughout the sourcing process.
• Initial Screening & Analysis:
  Perform early-stage screening of potential opportunities, evaluating strategic fit, growth potential, and high-level financial characteristics.
• Opportunity Summaries:
  Prepare concise summaries, teasers, and preliminary business cases for internal review and prioritization.
• Preliminary Financial Support:
  Assist with valuation hypotheses and high-level financial modeling in collaboration with the M&A and Finance teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Strategy, HR, and business leaders to support early evaluation and information gathering.
• Information Collection:
  Gather initial data from targets and prepare organized summaries to support early diligence efforts.
• Pipeline Reporting:
  Prepare monthly and quarterly pipeline updates to inform leadership of sourcing activity, trends, and pipeline health.
• Documentation & Tracking:
  Maintain accurate records of outreach, communication history, engagement levels, and target progression.
• Sourcing Performance Metrics:
  Track sourcing KPIs such as outreach volume, conversion rates, and source quality to support continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, business development, investment banking, private equity, or similar fields.
• Proven experience in sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess business models, growth drivers, and strategic fit.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with experience interacting with senior executives and external partners.
• Highly…