EPL Group

Role Description We are looking for a senior sell-side banker to own mandate origination and execution as Head of Sell-Side M&A. You will work directly alongside EPL's founding partners, lead your own deal pipeline, and help build the firm's sell-side platform in the lower middle market. - Source and win exclusive sell-side mandates from founder and family-owned businesses in the $5M to $50M EV range - Lead full sell-side processes end-to-end: CIPs, financial models, buyer qualification, management presentations, LOI and purchase agreement negotiation - Build and maintain coverage of LMM-active PE sponsors and strategic acquirers across your target verticals - Partner with EPL leadership on firm strategy, process standards, and platform development - Mentor team members as the practice scales Qualifications - 10+ years of investment banking experience with a primary sell-side M&A focus - Demonstrated track record originating mandates independently, not solely executing deals sourced by others - Deep sector knowledge in one or more of: B2B tech, dual-use/defense, energy, or industrial manufacturing - Valid FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain; hosting available through Finalis Securities LLC) - Ability to guide owners through high-stakes, emotionally complex sale processes with credibility and composure - Autonomous operator: able to manage multiple mandates simultaneously without institutional support infrastructure Benefits - 100% success-fee revenue share (on retainers and success fees). No base salary. - Terms negotiated individually based on origination and execution contribution. - For a partner closing 3 to 5 transactions annually in this segment, total compensation is commensurate with senior boutique banking. Company Description At EPL Group, we are a distinguished family office that specializes in making direct investments in rapidly expanding enterprises led by visionary founders and family proprietors. What sets us apart as an investment collaborator is our exceptional approach, which distinguishes us in the industry. We firmly believe that nurturing exceptional companies is, fundamentally, a human endeavor.

Role Description We're looking for a Capital Raiser to join our investor development team. - Identify, qualify, and build relationships with institutional capital sources (family offices, PE funds) for our clients. - Conduct market intelligence. - Manage investor outreach. - Coordinate meetings. - Provide strategic feedback on investor appetite and deal structure preferences. - Report directly to the Managing Partner. Qualifications - 5+ years in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or institutional fundraising. - Proven success building relationships with institutional investors. - Strong network in the capital ecosystem. - Real estate, B2B tech, or cleantech experience a plus. - Valid FINRA license (Series 7, 63, 65, or 79). If unlicensed, you must be willing to obtain licensure within 90 days. We'll sponsor the process internally. - Clean compliance background. Benefits - Success-fee based compensation. You earn a percentage of fees EPL generates from clients on which you provide material investor development services. - Payments occur upon capital close. No salary component. - Direct access to established investor relationships. - Senior-level engagement (report to Managing Partner, no bureaucracy). - Meaningful upside from multiple successful closures. - Boutique agility in a high-quality client base. - Work across growing sectors. Not for you if: - You need salary stability or can't operate with variable compensation tied to outcomes. How to Apply: Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and your FINRA license status to: Company Description At EPL Group, we are a distinguished family office that specializes in making direct investments in rapidly expanding enterprises led by visionary founders and family proprietors. What sets us apart as an investment collaborator is our exceptional approach, which distinguishes us in the industry. We firmly believe that nurturing exceptional companies is, fundamentally, a human endeavor.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Product Owner Intern at xPL Studio, you will be embedded directly into one of our active SaaS venture builds. This is not a shadowing role; you will own real product decisions, work within a live agile team, and contribute to a product that is actively being shaped for market launch or growth. - Work alongside our Head of New Ventures, technical leads, and business architects to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. - Translate business needs into product requirements, manage a live backlog, and engage with real users and stakeholders. - Participate in ideation and validation sprints to define product scope and user value propositions for early-stage SaaS ventures. - Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product positioning and feature prioritization. - Assist in defining and refining the product vision, goals, and success metrics (KPIs/OKRs). - Own and maintain the product backlog, writing, grooming, and prioritizing user stories and epics in alignment with business objectives. - Support sprint planning and retrospectives within an agile/scrum framework. - Translate strategic initiatives into actionable, well-scoped development tickets. - Facilitate user story mapping sessions to align cross-functional teams on product flows and MVP scope. - Write clear, detailed acceptance criteria that enable engineering teams to build with precision. - Identify and close gaps between user needs and technical feasibility. - Act as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, designers, and developers. - Prepare and present product updates, sprint reviews, and roadmap snapshots to internal leadership. - Gather and synthesize feedback from user interviews, usability sessions, and analytics. - Support subscription model design, onboarding flow optimization, and feature rollout planning. - Contribute to go-to-market readiness by ensuring product documentation, release notes, and launch checklists are production-ready. Qualifications - Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program, with a focus on strategy, entrepreneurship, technology management, or innovation. - Someone who is energized by ambiguity, not paralyzed by it. - A structured thinker who can zoom out to see the strategy and zoom in to write a user story. Requirements - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data to inform decisions. - Solid business acumen with the ability to connect product features to commercial outcomes. - Technical curiosity; not afraid of APIs, SaaS architecture conversations, or sitting in a technical sprint. - Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and product tools such as Jira, Notion, Miro, or Productboard is a strong plus. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify complexity without losing nuance. - Prior experience in consulting, product, tech, or startups is an advantage, not a requirement. Benefits - Real-World Product Ownership: Leave with a tangible portfolio, a live SaaS product you helped shape, a backlog you owned, and outcomes you can quantify and speak to in any interview room. - Executive Mentorship: Work directly with senior leaders in venture building, product strategy, and investment, gaining visibility and mentorship that is rare at the internship level. - Studio Exposure: Get an inside view of how ventures are built from scratch, from ideation and validation to MVP launch and fundraising. - Network & Community: Join a growing ecosystem of founders, operators, investors, and innovators across the EPL Group network. - Potential for Full-Time Consideration: High-performing interns are considered for extended roles within xPL Studio's expanding portfolio of ventures.