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About the Opportunity
Axe Recruiting is partnering with a confidential, high-growth behavioral health organization to support their aggressive acquisition strategy across the United States—beginning in New York and select regional markets.
We are seeking a Corporate Development Lead (M&A Closer / Player-Coach) with a strong background in M&A, healthcare corporate development, or private investment to take ownership of deal execution and lead a growing team of originators. This role is ideal for a dealmaker who thrives in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments and is motivated by a blend of stable compensation and performance-driven upside.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Closing: Take qualified opportunities through valuation, negotiation, LOI, and close.
Negotiation Leadership: Structure favorable terms, manage counteroffers, and secure strong purchase economics.
Player-Coach Leadership: Mentor and guide the M&A Openers team, ensuring origination excellence and consistent pipeline flow.
Relationship Building: Cultivate trusted relationships with practice owners, advisors, attorneys, and financial partners.
Financial & Strategic Support: Assist in financial vetting, valuation alignment, and due diligence preparation.
Pipeline Reporting: Maintain a consistent deal pipeline and provide weekly progress reports to senior leadership.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience: 3–5+ years in mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or healthcare corporate development.
Track Record: Proven history of closing multi-site healthcare or behavioral health transactions.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of valuation principles (EBITDA, revenue multiples).
Leadership: Ability to coach junior team members while driving deals personally.
Negotiation-Savvy: Skilled at creating win-win deal structures while protecting investor economics.
Location: Based in or able to commute to Nassau County, NY, with access to the New York market.
Compensation Structure
This role includes a base salary plus commissions, structured to reward leadership and successful closings:
Base Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 (U.S.), depending on experience
Deal Commission: 0.50% of underwritten enterprise value (EV) closed
Savings Commission: 2.50% of negotiated purchase-price savings
Total Earnings Potential: $150,000+ annually, combining salary with closing success
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives
Commission Examples
$2M Deal (EV):
Base Commission = $10,000
Plus negotiated savings (e.g., $150K savings = $3,750)
Total Example: ~$13,750
$5M Deal (EV):
Base Commission = $25,000
Plus negotiated savings (e.g., $400K savings = $10,000)
Total Example: ~$35,000
Multiple Closings Per Year: Earnings potential scales substantially, with six-figure upside tied to successful transactions.
Why Work With Us
Partner directly with decision-makers in a nimble, high-growth organization.
Execute meaningful transactions that expand access to behavioral health across the U.S.
Operate with autonomy, clear incentives, and leadership responsibility.
Backed by a team prepared to move quickly on qualified opportunities.
Apply Now
Please submit your resume and deal sheet (highlighting closed transactions) to [email protected].
This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front—closing high-impact healthcare deals while shaping the performance of a growing corporate development team.
To apply for this job email your details to farah@axerecruiting.com