Partner

Summary

Join FE International's global advisory network as a Strategic Partner, not as a traditional employee. This partner-driven opportunity is for high-performing Managing Directors, Directors, or Senior Vice Presidents to originate and execute M&A and capital advisory engagements. You will operate autonomously, supported by centralized deal support teams, leveraging FE International's established infrastructure and brand. You will bring deep relationships across private equity, venture capital, family offices, and strategic buyers, leading transactions end-to-end. Your compensation structure is commission-based with performance tiers and equity-like participation options. You will have access to FE International's internal CRM, marketing engine, and vetted buyer database.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or M&A advisory
• Managing Director, Director, or Senior VP level with a consistent track record of originating and closing M&A or capital placement deals
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships at the C-suite, founder, and board level
• Mastery of deal mechanics including valuation modeling (DCF, LBO, comps, precedent transactions), structuring, and negotiation
• Deep understanding of strategic and financial analysis, capital markets, and transactional workflows
• Familiarity with Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg, and private market data platforms
• High emotional intelligence, business acumen, and the ability to advise clients through complex, high-stakes decisions
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Responsibilities

• Business Origination: 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
• Transaction Leadership: Lead execution of buy-side, sell-side, and capital raise mandates including valuation, strategic positioning, negotiations, due diligence coordination, and closing
• Client Advisory: Act as the client’s lead strategic advisor, helping define exit strategies, capital structuring, and positioning for acquirers and investors
• Collaborative Execution: Work alongside FE International’s internal teams (marketing, financial analysis, CRM, buyer development, and legal) to deliver best-in-class outcomes
• Platform Contribution: Participate in firm growth initiatives, knowledge sharing, and help elevate the Firm’s reputation and standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across verticals such as SaaS, Fintech, Marketplaces, or Tech-enabled Services is highly valued

Benefits

• Commission-based with performance tiers, equity-like participation options, and tiered revenue share potential as production scales
• Use of FE’s internal CRM, marketing engine, vetted buyer database, and global brand positioning