Member of the M&A Team

About Special

Special is a new kind of holding company. Our mission is to maximize the efficiency of American taxpayer dollars by transforming its critical industries with AI. We acquire and operate businesses that form the backbone of the American economy and deploy SpecialOS, our proprietary operating system, to make them run more efficiently.

Special is backed by leading investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Human Capital and former members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team. Our team is small, technical, and systems-oriented. Everyone is an individual contributor. We expect strong work ethic and clear communication.

About The Role

We're hiring a Member of the M&A Team to source, evaluate, and help close acquisitions of businesses with $1-10M of annual EBITDA. This is a high-ownership role on a deliberately lean team, and you'll be involved in acquisitions from first meeting to close.

Responsibilities

• Source and build a pipeline of acquisition targets within our buy box, through proprietary outreach and our sourcing partners

• Run introductory calls with owners - build rapport, qualify fit, and represent Special as a partner of choice against traditional private equity.

• Lead due diligence end-to-end: financial analysis, business operations, customer contracts, and legal and regulatory review.

• Build and own the financial models - valuation, deal structuring (debt vs. equity), and the post-acquisition value-creation case.

• Drive deals from initial sourcing through close, keeping momentum across owners, lenders, and internal stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• A track record sourcing, evaluating, and closing business acquisitions, ideally in the $2-10M EBITDA range.

• 3 years of experience in healthcare investment banking or 1 year of experience in private equity

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.

• Strong feel for Main Street services businesses and the owners who run them.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Background in accounting or finance, or an MBA.

• Passion for the tech industry, AI, venture capital, or startups

• Exposure to fundraising from investors or LPs

Location

In-person in NYC.

Compensation and Benefits

$120,000-$150,000 base with an opportunity to earn $50,000-$100,000 annual bonus.

Base salary is one part of our total rewards package at Special, which also includes meaningful equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k), short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and additional benefits.

Special is an equal opportunity employer.