M&A Junior Associate — Work on Live Deals | Learn from a Dealmaker | Success-Based Incentives

Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetups in the Bay Area, CA) Firm: KREA Business Advisory Services Inc. Start Date: July 2025 Are you interested in working on live M&A deals with real business owners, buyers, and investors? KREA Business Advisory is a boutique M&A advisory firm based in Silicon Valley, focused on helping founder-led businesses ($1M+ EBITDA) navigate strategic exits. We specialize in industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and technology—backed by a hands-on, founder-led team with deep experience in valuation, deal marketing, and buyer engagement. We're looking for a Junior Associate who’s eager to learn by doing. 🔍 What You’ll Do Work directly with the founder and deal team on live buy-side and sell-side mandates Assist in preparing CIMs, add-back schedules, and outreach campaigns Conduct market research, buyer identification, and acquirer rationale development Analyze financials and support valuation modeling Use tools like Clay, Instantly, Lemlist, Airtable, and Make.com for campaign execution Support automation and tech stack refinement Get exposure to client meetings and strategy sessions with sellers and buyers 🎓 Ideal Candidate Recent grad or 1–2 years’ experience in consulting, FP&A, or deal-related roles Sharp analytical skills and Excel/Google Sheets proficiency Excellent writing and communication skills Interest in entrepreneurship, dealmaking, or search funds Bonus: Familiarity with CRM tools or outbound marketing Willing to earn California broker license (we can support you) Open to learn and curious mindset 💼 Compensation Success-based model tied to deal closings (Lehman-style fee structure) Exposure to real deals, seller calls, and acquirer interactions Mentorship from a principal who has closed multiple founder-led transactions Ideal stepping stone for aspiring M&A advisors, independent sponsors, or search funders To apply, please complete the form below, upload your resume, and answer a few brief questions to help us get to know you better. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqNAau6rwZPkydRjoaNPhkry_yyrN8CtAmw9dASpqFtCxKXQ/viewform?usp=dialog