Founder Associate; M&A Operations + Equity

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Founder Associate (M&A Operations)

Salary: £60,000 + 0.7% Equity + £10k-£40k Profit Sharing

Company

Description:

 - AI-native M&A advisory firm backed by early investors in Canva, Notion, and Space

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Join a high-growth, profitable startup as the first commercial hire working directly with the Founder and Chief of Staff. You will bridge the gap between traditional M&A advisory and AI-driven efficiency, managing the end-to-end deal lifecycle for businesses generating £1M-£50M while scaling a cutting-edge outbound growth engine and internal operations.

London, UK

• Exceptional upside through a 0.7% equity stake and a performance-based profit-sharing model in a company forecasting 50% margins.
• Direct mentorship and a founder-track apprenticeship within a well-capitalized firm backed by top-tier VCs and the former CTO of Temenos.
• Massive market opportunity disrupting the "silver tsunami" of retiring business owners using proprietary AI agents to outperform traditional brokers.

• Build and run the growth engine by managing inbound/outbound pipelines, researching prospects, and conducting high-rapport discovery calls with business owners.
• Execute deal operations for 3-10 live transactions, including managing data rooms, buyer communications, and seamless client onboarding.
• Lead special projects across hiring, process automation in Notion, and marketing to transition the startup into a scalable AI-native powerhouse.

• Proven M&A track record with at least 5 closed deals at a boutique investment bank or advisory firm involving direct client contact.
• Startup experience (1-2 years) in a fast-paced environment with high proficiency in modern tech stacks, CRM management, and AI prompting.
• High-energy communicator who loves the phone, possesses obsessive organizational skills, and thrives in unstructured, high-stakes environments.

Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

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1. Visit our website.
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2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.
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3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
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4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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