• 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