Market President

The Market President owns their region, develops deep relationships with business owners, sources engagements, and serves as the trusted advisor throughout the M&A process. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial leadership role designed for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is motivated by meaningful upside.

You will be supported by Harborstone’s centralized deal execution engine, including analysts, CIM writers, buyer research teams, and process management resources — enabling you to focus on what you do best: originating and representing high-quality companies through successful exits.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead all regional business development efforts and originate high-quality sell-side engagements

• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, CEOs, founders, accountants, attorneys, wealth managers, and referral partners

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and evaluate readiness of potential clients for market

• Deliver strategic guidance on valuation, deal structure, buyer universe, and exit timing

• Work closely with Harborstone’s execution teams to ensure superior preparation, marketing, and negotiation outcomes

• Represent Harborstone at industry events, conferences, and networking environments

• Own regional revenue performance and pipeline management with full autonomy

• Uphold Harborstone’s standards of excellence, confidentiality, and client advocacy

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What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related professional services

• Strong network and proven ability to build relationships with business owners and executives

• Exceptional communication and advisory skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with high accountability and follow-through

• Ability to evaluate financials, understand business dynamics, and articulate strategic value

• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and client-service orientation

• A commercial athlete: hungry, disciplined, and motivated by uncapped potential

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Why Harborstone?

• Industry-leading compensation — base salalry and benefits large % deal fees on originated engagements

• Execution support — analysts, diligence prep, CIM creation, buyer outreach, and deal management provided

• Autonomy — Market Presidents own their market and operate with high independence

• Prestige brand — rigorous process, high standards, and proven ability to achieve superior outcomes for clients

• Velocity — we are scaling rapidly, expanding nationally, and investing heavily in our internal systems, people, and processes

• Impact — you materially shape the financial future of privately held businesses and their families

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Ideal For

• Former investment bankers, PE vice presidents, corporate development leaders, management consultants, or top-tier rainmakers looking for more autonomy and direct upside

• Operators who excel in relationship building and strategic advisory

• Individuals who want to help build a national investment bank from the ground up

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How to Apply

If you’re a high-performing advisor ready to build your own book within a powerful platform — and want to help shape one of the fastest-growing boutique investment banks in the country — we’d like to meet you.

Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your resume to:

John@harborstoneexits.com