Director of M&A

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Director of M&A driving deal execution and acquisition strategy for Scientific Safety Alliance. Partnering with leadership to operationalize M&A processes and deliver quality acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Head of M&A to execute SSA’s acquisition strategy across core and adjacent verticals
  • Drive end-to-end deal execution including: Target evaluation and initial underwriting
  • Financial modeling and valuation analysis
  • LOI structuring and negotiation support
  • Diligence management across financial, operational, legal, and people workstreams
  • Deal documentation coordination
  • Build and manage a disciplined acquisition pipeline with strong CRM and workflow tracking
  • Develop repeatable diligence checklists, playbooks, and internal governance processes
  • Coordinate cross-functional diligence with finance, legal, HR, and operations
  • Support transaction structuring including earn-outs, incentives, rollover equity, and seller alignment mechanisms
  • Partner with integration teams to ensure clean handoffs and thoughtful post-close planning
  • Help reduce deal cycle time through process discipline, automation, and operational rigor
  • Support vertical ideation and adjacency expansion research alongside the Head of M&A
  • Deliver industry-leading seller experience through professionalism, responsiveness, and integrity

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, transaction advisory, or M&A within an acquisitive organization
  • Direct experience executing lower middle market transactions
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation capability
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple live deals simultaneously
  • Experience building process discipline and repeatable playbooks
  • Cross-functional leadership ability with strong executive presence
  • International or cross-border transaction experience preferred
  • Operator mindset — someone who values execution, clarity, and speed
  • High integrity, strong judgment, and alignment with SSA’s ownership culture

Benefits:

  • Equity ownership in SSA
  • 401k Match
  • 100% paid Medical
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Health insurance (100% for employee and family)
  • Life insurance
  • Generous Paid time off
  • Parental leave