Private Equity Deal Sourcing Associate
A leading lower middle market private equity firm with several billion dollars in assets under management is looking to expand their Business Development and Deal Sourcing team by adding a Private Equity Deal Sourcing Associate. The firm has a decades-long track record and is laser-focused on executing their targeted investment strategy looking at high-growth businesses in the technology space.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to join an established but still quickly-growing firm where you can leverage your sales and sourcing experience while getting to learn from some of the best in the business. At a time when competition for deals is intense, joining a team with experience and resources will position you to take a massive step forward in your career.
The Private Equity Deal Sourcing Associate will:
- Conduct market research in line with the firm's investment thesis to detail the market landscape and create a targeted list of prospects
- Drive sourcing efforts including building and maintaining relationships with founders and executives of target companies
- Assist the broader team on ad hoc projects as related to scaling the business development and proprietary deal sourcing function
The Private Equity Deal Sourcing Associate should have:
- 1-4 years of direct sourcing experience within private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or other financial services related company. General sales experience will not be a fit.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest and drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience building relationships with founders and C-Suite and ability to develop rapport quickly
- Fundamental knowledge of accounting and finance
- Bachelor's degree from a reputable university
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