M&A Practice Area Lead

A company is looking for a Practice Area Lead, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow the M&A / MAP practice area, establishing methodologies and success metrics

Oversee all phases of M&A engagements, including strategy development and post-transaction integration

Shape intellectual capital in M&A and mentor emerging leaders across the firm

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in higher education strategy, M&A advisory, or management consulting

Deep understanding of higher education finance, governance, and institutional operations

Proven experience managing senior client relationships at the president, board, or CFO level

Strong financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis skills

Demonstrated success in building and scaling a practice or team