M&A Advisor

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ABOUT BATON Baton equips business owners and buyers with a modern, data‑driven marketplace to buy or sell, offering valuations grounded in real financials and allowing them to close deals 2x faster than the industry norm. We recently https://finance.yahoo.com/news/baton-led-former-zillow-executive-174614569.html?guccounter=1 closed https://obvious.com/ideas/why-we-invested-in-baton/ our Series A to scale this vision further. We are proud to be building in person in New York City. WHY JOIN US - Rapid momentum — We’re gaining traction quickly & our valuation tools, off‑market listings, and streamlined closing processes are changing how small business deals happen at scale. - Ownership from day one — As a small, lean team, every hire carries outsized impact; from shaping product direction to building a culture of customer-first execution. - In-person energy & collaboration — Based in NYC, we foster a tight-knit, energetic team environment where voice matters and decisions move fast. - Mission with heart — We’re clearing the path for small business owners to take meaningful steps forward by providing them clarity, speed, and confidence when it matters most. - World-class investors & runway for impact — Backed by Obvious http://obvious.com, Giant Ventures http://giant.vc, Divergent https://www.divergenthq.com, Trust Fund https://www.trustfund.vc, Burst Capital https://burst.vc, Bloomberg Beta http://www.bloombergbeta.com, and others, our Series A sets a deliberate course for growth and meaningful scale. - Competitive compensation & perks — Expect market‑competitive pay, equity, fully-covered health benefit options, flexible time off, commuter perks, in-office snacks, and a true culture of low ego and high respect. ABOUT THE ROLE As an M&A Advisor, you’ll own and manage a book of deals that range in size from $400K to $10M+. You'll work with owners on listing strategy, offer negotiations, deal structuring, and diligence. Our advisors service small business acquisitions with the same level of sophistication as sell-side investment banks, while also providing a world class experience for owners who are likely going through their first ever exit. Lastly, as an advisor you will partner closely with our executive team, sales team, and product team to create winning and scalable systems that power Baton's growth. ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS, YOU WILL... - Guide business owners through the selling process and advise on their listing strategy - Qualify and pitch buyers on Baton deals - Lead negotiations for dozens of business acquisitions - Manage diligence processes and navigate a complex lending landscape to ensure deals cross the finish line - Partner with the team to guide the product roadmap - Work to grow Baton and support millions of small business owners across the US ABOUT YOU - You are passionate about helping people become successful small business owners and get paid for their life’s work - 2+ years of investment banking or M&A advisory or similar finance experience - 2+ years of professional experience at a high growth company - Experience interfacing with customers and managing complex interpersonal issues - Experience with financial modeling, Excel, and CRMs - You happily balance the high-level and low-level work; you wear many hats and are hands-on where needed to get things done; you pride yourself in being gritty - You fancy yourself an expert negotiator and are excited to continue learning WHY BATON - Mission-driven work: empowering entrepreneurs and shaping the future of small business transitions. - A collaborative, data-driven, and growth-oriented culture. - An opportunity to make a significant impact at an early stage in our journey. BENEFITS - Employer contribution for all healthcare options - 401k plan / short-term disability - Four weeks of paid time off, generous sick leave, and six weeks of flexible Work From Anywhere days - On-demand mental health support from Spill - Laptop of your choice - Parental leave program - The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of small business owners and their communities HELP US CREATE THE NEXT GREAT ASSET FOR EVERYONE - We believe that democratizing access to small business ownership with reliable data and tools for buying and selling businesses will reshape the economy. - At Baton, we’re building the AI-native platform that makes small business transitions transparent, fast, and fair as we support the millions of baby boomers who have poured their life into their small business. - We’re already the largest marketplace in the space with nearly 100 closed transactions & thousands of listings in front of tens of thousands of active buyers on the platform.