Business Development Associate

Selby Jennings; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in California is seeking a dynamic Business Development Associate to drive the investment pipeline through sourcing and origination. This high-impact role requires 1-3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. Candidates should possess strong research skills, a proven track record in deal origination, and excellent communication abilities. Join a firm that's aggressively growing and engage directly with industry executives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, M&A advisory, or tech sales.
• Proven track record in deal origination and relationship management.
• Deep understanding of private market transactions, valuation, and investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Execute thematic sourcing sprints for platform and add-on opportunities.
• Conduct market research, build target lists, and drive outbound outreach.
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify and prioritize opportunities.
• Engage directly with founders and executives.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Commercial instincts

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field

Job description

We're partnered with a top-tier, LA-based private equity firm that's on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking to add a dynamic Business Development Associate to its team. This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the forefront of sourcing and origination, driving the firm's investment pipeline across platform and add-on opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Execute thematic sourcing sprints for platform and add-on opportunities
• Conduct market research, build target lists, and drive outbound outreach
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify and prioritize opportunities
• Engage directly with founders and executives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, M&A advisory, or tech sales
• Strong research skills and commercial instincts
• Proven track record in deal origination and relationship management
• Deep understanding of private market transactions, valuation, and investment structures
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills