About SRS Acquiom

SRS Acquiom has built its reputation on shaking up the financial services technology world by redefining how complex M&A and loan agency transactions get done. Since 2007, we've been the partner dealmakers rely on for speed, precision, and less friction - supporting over 10,000 deals worth more than $1.7 trillion along the way.

Our solutions start with human expertise and are powered by technology: virtual data rooms, document solicitation, escrow and payment administration, shareholder representation, and independent loan‑agency services like administrative and collateral agent support. Each service works seamlessly on its own, but when brought together by our expert team, they form an end‑to‑end system that helps even the most complex deals cross the finish line.

We're equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. At SRS Acquiom, internal mobility isn't just a buzzword, it's part of how we grow. We invest in our people, creating opportunities to learn, stretch, and step into new roles as the business evolves.

If you're looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we'd love to talk.

A few perks of working here:

• Day‑one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you're protected from the start
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track
  Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer‑paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
  A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending
• Transportation reimbursement to ease the cost of getting here
• Extra benefits reimbursements for the little things that make work, and life, run smoother

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Position Summary

SRS Acquiom sits at a unique point in the M&A lifecycle, helping law firms, private equity groups, and dealmakers close transactions smoothly. We're at an inflection point - backed by a strong, established business and rapidly expanding. That means we need someone who thrives on building relationships, educating the market, and driving deals across the finish line.

We're looking for an M&A Business Development Director to own our Chicago territory. This is a true sales role - someone who wants to be on the phone, in meetings, and at events - but also someone who can think strategically about how to build and grow their book of business. You'll have a Managing Director guiding the broader strategy, but you'll be the one driving day-to-day outreach and relationship-building.

What You'll Be Selling:

You'll introduce and position the following integrated suite of M&A offerings:

• Virtual Data Room (VDR) and Private Client Portal: secure document management for diligence and distribution throughout the deal lifecycle.
• M&A Closing Services: escrow agent, paying agent, and digital shareholder solicitation (signatures, documents, tax forms) conducted via the Deal Dashboard to enable seamless deal closing execution.
• Post‑Closing Shareholder Representation: protecting selling shareholders from post‑closing claims (e.g., working‑capital adjustments, indemnification, earnouts). This includes claims evaluation, negotiation, and distribution oversight. More than 60% of deals SRS supports face such claims.
• Loan Agency Services (less focus in this role, but part of SRS's broader platform): administrative agent, collateral and successor agent support with dashboard visibility.

What You'll Actually Do:

In an environment where the company is at an inflection point with both solid historic business and new products and services that have huge upside potential, the Director will achieve significant revenue growth with their ability to:

• Represent, support & innovate the sales strategy of our suite of services to law firms, private equity, corporate acquirers, and advisory networks in the Chicago Metro area.
  • Own the territory: build pipeline through outreach, relationship mapping, strategic planning, and sales execution.
  • Educate clients on SRSA's holistic approach: how VDR, escrow, payment, and shareholder representation fit together to reduce friction and risk in deals.
  • Lead presentations and product discussions across all client audiences - from one-on-one meetings to large firm settings.
  • Serve as a visible market expert and ambassador for the SRS Acquiom brand and platform.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transitions once deals close.

What We Offer:

• Remote flexibility - work from home between client-facing activities - but this person must reside in (or within daily driving distance of) the Chicago Metro area.
• Minimal travel (quarterly visits to HQ in Denver).
• Competitive package: base ($160k–170k) with a 30% of base bonus guarantee.
• Fast-moving team environment with clear expectations for growth and impact; traditional commission structure will begin after ramp period.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of business development or sales experience in professional services, finance, legal, or transaction-focused industries.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding quotas; demonstrable comfort selling high-value services.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior legal or financial decision makers.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically - planning territory growth and executing day-to-day outreach.
• Background or familiarity with M&A, legal or finance is highly advantageous.

M&A Business Development Director Desired Characteristics

• Self-motivated
• Intellectually curious
• Collaborative, team player
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Operates with highest integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task across many projects

M&A Business Development Director Physical Requirements/Special Demands:

• Must be available to work standard business hours, and occasional nights/weekends (events and client meetings as needed)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, SRS Acquiom Inc. assesses qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status. Requests for reasonable accommodation or the provision of auxiliary aids should be directed to Human Resources.