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Partner - M&A Advisor
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About this role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Opportunity:</span></strong> </p>
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<p><strong>FE International</strong> is seeking experienced M&A professionals to join as <strong>independent contractors (1099) at a Partner level</strong>. <span data-contrast="auto">As a Partner, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from centralized deal support, marketing, legal, and buyer outreach teams. You’ll bring deep relationships across private equity, venture capital, family offices, and strategic buyers, and will lead transactions end-to-end with full control over your client relationships and compensation structure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong>This is a commission-only position with no base salary - you earn based solely on the revenue you generate from closed deals.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Compensation Structure:</strong></p>
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<li>100% commission-based (no base salary)</li>
<li>Higher commission rates for deals you source yourself</li>
<li>Lower commission rates for deals provided by FE International</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your Role as a Strategic Partner:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Business Origination:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Source new clients and deal flow from your network, targeting founder-led companies, institutional investors, family offices, and corporate sellers primarily in software, e-commerce, and technology.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Transaction Leadership:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Lead execution of buy-side, sell-side, and capital raise mandates including valuation, strategic positioning, negotiations, due diligence coordination, and closing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Client Advisory:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Act as the client’s lead strategic advisor, helping define exit strategies, capital structuring, and positioning for acquirers and investors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborative Execution:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Work independently alongside FE International’s internal teams (marketing, financial analysis, CRM, buyer development, and legal) to deliver best-in-class outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Platform Contribution:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Participate in firm growth initiatives, knowledge sharing, and help elevate the Firm’s reputation and standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ideal Background:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">8+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or M&A advisory.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li>Proven track record of originating and closing deals</li>
<li>Existing network of potential clients (founders, PE firms, family offices, corporate buyers)</li>
<li>Experience in software, e-commerce, or technology sectors preferred</li>
<li>Self-sufficient and entrepreneurial mindset</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What FE International provides :</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li>Use of company brand and reputation</li>
<li>Access to internal systems (CRM, buyer database, other common industry systems)</li>
<li>Support from marketing, legal, and administrative teams</li>
<li>Deal execution support when needed</li>
<li>Access to leads on a team rotation model</li>
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<p><strong>Important to Understand:</strong></p>
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<li>You are an independent contractor, not an employee</li>
<li>No benefits, paid time off, or expense reimbursements</li>
<li>Success depends entirely on your ability to generate deals</li>
<li>This role is best suited for established M&A professionals with strong existing networks who want to operate independently while leveraging an established firm's infrastructure.</li>
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What you'll do
- As a Partner, you will lead transactions end-to-end, including sourcing new clients and deal flow, executing buy-side and sell-side mandates, and acting as the client’s lead strategic advisor. You will also collaborate with internal teams to deliver optimal outcomes and contribute to the firm's growth initiatives.
About FE International
FE International is an award-winning global M&A advisor of technology businesses. Our team has completed over 1,500 transactions and is the preeminent valuation thought leader in the industry.
Founded in 2010, FE is known for its extensive network of pre-qualified international investors. With headquarters in New York and regional offices in London, Miami, San Francisco, and Mumbai, FE is an international company serving clients worldwide. It was named one of The Americas’ Fastest Growing companies from 2020 through 2024 by the Financial Times and is also a five-time Inc. 5000 company.
Accolades and affiliations:
- Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas (2020-2024)
- Inc 5000 US (2019-2024)
- Inc 5000 EU (2018)
- IBBA Top Global Producer of the Year (2016)
- IBBA Deal Maker of the Year (2016 & 2015)
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts accredited (NACVA)
- BBB A+ Rating
Securities services offered through FE Capital Markets LLC, member FINRA/SIPC
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