Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation Type: Commission with high upside
We are not actively recruiting for the Buy-Side M&A Advisor at this time. Our hiring needs will likely change early 2027. If you are interested in the role and would like to be contacted when there is an opening, please submit the application using the form below.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. We are expanding and seeking motivated, skilled professionals to join our team.
Role Overview:
As a Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor, you will guide clients through the complexities of M&A transactions. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for deal-making. Advisors are entrusted with building strong client relationships, managing transactions from inception to close, and maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Apply for only one: Buy- and Sell-Sides are each hiring advisors committed to one side to align focus, effectiveness, and capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
Buy-Side Advisory:
- Participate in calls and site visits with clients and prospective targets.
- Review and direct valuation reports and draft offers (IOIs/LOIs) with the buy-side team.
- Provide deal structuring advice, negotiate on behalf of clients, and support financing efforts.
- Guide clients through due diligence and closing.
What You Will Not Be Expected to Do:
- Conduct initial financial analysis or create marketing materials.
- Research buyer lists.
- Participate or manage project marketing or administrative tasks such as filing NDAs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or a superstar in business development or business experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the finance industry or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including proficiency in valuation methods and due diligence processes.
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
- A results-driven mindset, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with strategic deal structuring and negotiation is highly preferred.
Why Join Calder Capital?
- Be part of a nationally recognized, high-performing team.
- Work with a diverse client base across industries and geographies.
- The support of robust marketing and CRM automation tools to streamline an intense marketing effort and enhance buyer/seller engagement.
- Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of an independent contractor role, while being fully supported by Calder’s centralized resources.
We are not actively recruiting for the Buy-Side M&A Advisor at this time. Our hiring needs will likely change early 2027. If you are interested in the role and would like to be contacted when there is an opening, please submit the application using the form below. Calder Capital is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.