$115k+ • Early Stage Equity Austin, TX • Hybrid • Early Deal-Team Hire Equal Parts is building the fastest tech-enabled insurance brokerage in the country. We acquire and integrate independent agencies, modernize them with shared services and technology, and help agency owners unlock a better path forward. As an M&A Analyst focused on deal origination, you will play a foundational role in scaling our national acquisition engine. This is a highly strategic position that combines market intelligence, relationship-driven sourcing, financial analysis, and end-to-end deal support. Your mandate: identify exceptional agencies, cultivate owner relationships, and advance high-quality opportunities through the deal lifecycle. What You’ll Do Strategic Market & Deal Origination • Develop a sophisticated understanding of the independent insurance agency market, including segment trends, competitive dynamics, valuation drivers, and regional nuances. • Identify target profiles and priority markets aligned with Equal Parts’ acquisition thesis. • Build and manage a repeatable origination strategy that surfaces meaningful, off-market & brokered opportunities. Relationship Development & Deal Engagement • Serve as one of the first and most consistent points of contact for agency owners; build rapport that enables transparent business discussions and long-term deal momentum. • Conduct structured discovery conversations to assess operational maturity, book composition, margin profiles, carrier relationships, and cultural fit. • Represent Equal Parts with credibility and maturity in owner conversations, advisor interactions, and industry touchpoints. Financial & Operational Evaluation • Review and interpret financial statements, normalize EBITDA, and identify revenue-quality factors and operating risks. • Develop opportunity summaries, valuation frameworks, and preliminary business cases for leadership and investment review. • Support scenario modeling and the analytical underpinnings of deal structure and terms. End-to-End Deal Lifecycle Contribution • Advance opportunities from initial outreach through LOI, and provide continued support as needed through confirmatory diligence and closing. • Partner with leadership during negotiation discussions, providing data-driven perspectives and strategic insights. • Collaborate with Integration, Finance, and Product to ensure well-rounded evaluation of operational, cultural, and technical considerations. Requirements • 2+ years of experience in M&A, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic business development; insurance sector experience preferred but not required. • Demonstrated success in origination, sourcing, or relationship-driven dealmaking. • Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret, normalize financials and communicate with owner-led businesses. Benefits For eligible employees - Equal Parts offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial stability. • Major Medical Health Insurance – Robust medical coverage with employer contributions toward premiums. • Voluntary Benefits – Access to dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, accident, and other optional coverages.