Business Development Senior Associate
We are partnered with a leading Austin-based private investment firm seeking a Business Development Senior Associate to support senior leadership in driving sourcing efforts across both platform and add-on opportunities. This is a high-impact role for a professional passionate about founder engagement and private market investing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead thematic sourcing campaigns across targeted verticals and investment theses
- Conduct market research, build target lists, and manage CRM workflows
- Drive outbound outreach to founders, executives, and intermediaries
- Collaborate with C-suite executives and the investment team to align sourcing efforts with firm strategy
- Represent the firm externally with professionalism and commercial acumen
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in private equity, private credit, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A advisory.
- Deal sourcing experience required
- Experience working with B2B SaaS and technology-driven companies
- Strong research capabilities and commercial instincts
- Proven track record in deal origination and relationship management
- Solid understanding of private market transactions, valuation methodologies, and investment structures
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
If interested, please apply!
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