Cove Private Equity Deal Origination Specialist

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Year-end bonus

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Resumo da vaga

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a motivated deal origination specialist for its Cove private equity team.

You will source investment opportunities by connecting with private business owners nationwide and build strong relationships through proactive outreach and data-driven strategies. You’ll develop marketing and sourcing tactics, manage a broad network of intermediaries, and collaborate with internal teams to feed the deal pipeline while pursuing opportunities that fit investment criteria.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3–8 years in deal origination or related fields.
• Proven ability to connect with small and mid-sized business owners across regions.
• Experience with PE platforms or expert networks and sourcing-focused roles.

Responsabilidades

• Source and originate investment opportunities across industries by engaging business owners.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using data and tools.
• Build a network of owners, experts, and intermediaries to identify deals.
• Develop rapport with sellers and maintain credible communication throughout sourcing.
• Leverage knowledge to find opportunities aligned with investment criteria.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support deal pipeline.
• Lead cold outreach efforts including email, LinkedIn, and calls.

Conhecimentos

Relationship building

Deal origination

Sourcing strategies

Networking

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

AlphaSights

Descrição da vaga

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a motivated professional to join its Cove private equity team as a deal origination specialist. Cove is focused on acquiring and growing small- and medium-sized businesses across the U.S., and this role centers on identifying and sourcing new investment opportunities. The position offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team and build meaningful relationships with business owners nationwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Source and originate new investment opportunities by connecting directly with small- and mid-sized business owners across various industries.
• Own, develop, and execute creative sourcing and marketing strategies that leverage cutting-edge tools and high-quality data to identify and prioritize the most promising opportunities.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts, including business owners, expert networks, and relevant intermediaries, to identify potential deals.
• Develop rapport and credibility with prospective sellers, fostering trust and open communication throughout the sourcing process.
• Leverage industry knowledge and relationship management skills to uncover opportunities that align with the firm’s investment criteria.
• Collaborate with internal team members to share market insights and support the pipeline of potential acquisitions.
• Drive a variety of proprietary cold outreach efforts to source deals directly, including email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and cold calling.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher, along with three to eight years of relevant experience in deal origination, direct sourcing, client services, or business development within private equity or expert networks.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and connect authentically with small- and mid-sized business owners, particularly across middle America.
• Experience with private equity platforms, expert networks (such as AlphaSights), or similar environments focused on sourcing rather than sales or corporate development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster credibility and trust.
• A collaborative mindset, with a personable, approachable manner and the ability to connect with a wide range of business owners.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $130,000 to $170,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.