Head of Sell-Side M&A

EPL Advisory is a boutique M&A firm in Miami specializing in founder-centric sell-side transactions across B2B technology, dual-use/defense, energy, and manufacturing. Senior partners lead every mandate from origination through close. We take on a limited number of engagements and execute at institutional standards.

We are looking for a senior sell-side banker to own mandate origination and execution as Head of Sell-Side M&A. You will work directly alongside EPL's founding partners, lead your own deal pipeline, and help build the firm's sell-side platform in the lower middle market.

Compensation is success-fee revenue share only. This is a partner-level role structured for an experienced originator, not an execution resource.

Tasks

• Source and win exclusive sell-side mandates from founder and family-owned businesses in the $5M to $50M EV range
• Lead full sell-side processes end-to-end: CIPs, financial models, buyer qualification, management presentations, LOI and purchase agreement negotiation
• Build and maintain coverage of LMM-active PE sponsors and strategic acquirers across your target verticals
• Partner with EPL leadership on firm strategy, process standards, and platform development
• Mentor team members as the practice scales

Requirements

• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a primary sell-side M&A focus
• Demonstrated track record originating mandates independently, not solely executing deals sourced by others
• Deep sector knowledge in one or more of: B2B tech, dual-use/defense, energy, or industrial manufacturing
• Valid FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain; hosting available through Finalis Securities LLC)
• Ability to guide owners through high-stakes, emotionally complex sale processes with credibility and composure
• Autonomous operator: able to manage multiple mandates simultaneously without institutional support infrastructure

Benefits

100% success-fee revenue share (on retainers and success fess). No base salary. Terms negotiated individually based on origination and execution contribution. For a partner closing 3 to 5 transactions annually in this segment, total compensation is commensurate with senior boutique banking.