Cross-Border M&A Origination Associate (NY/APAC)

IMan Investment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive US benefits package

Hybrid work model

Cross-border travel opportunities

Job summary

IMan Investment in New York seeks an M&A Market Development Associate to originate cross-border advisory relationships and advance live processes across technology, healthcare, industrial and financial services themes. You will identify strategic buyers and sellers and support founders conversations and internal deal strategy sessions.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years in investment banking M&A, corporate development or related origination roles, strong writing/presentation skills, and

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in investment banking M&A, corporate development, PE business development or related origination roles.
• Demonstrated success building relationships and advancing live transaction dialogues.
• Strong commercial writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute sector coverage plans for priority M&A themes and geographic corridors.
• Originate conversations with founders, sponsors and corporate development teams.
• Develop buyer lists, strategic rationale memos and outreach sequences for active sell-side / buy-side processes.
• Partner with Analysts and Vice Presidents on pitches, teasers and process materials.
• Track pipeline quality, conversion metrics and relationship follow-ups in the CRM.
• Coordinate with Hong Kong coverage teams on Asia-linked targets, buyers and capital partners.
• Represent IMan at selected industry events and closed-door networking forums.

Skills

Investment Banking M&A

Corporate Development

Business Development

Origination

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CFA a plus

Job description

Drive M&A origination and market development across US and Asia Pacific corridors.

New York, United States

Investment Banking

Full Time

Posted Oct 3, 2026

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About the role

We are hiring an M&A Market Development Associate in New York to originate and advance cross-border advisory relationships. You will identify strategic buyers and sellers, cultivate coverage relationships and support live M&A processes spanning technology, healthcare, industrial and financial services themes.This is a client-facing role for someone who can combine market judgement with disciplined deal support — equally comfortable in founder conversations, corporate development meetings and internal deal strategy sessions.

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Responsibilities

• Build and execute sector coverage plans for priority M&A themes and geographic corridors• Originate conversations with founders, sponsors and corporate development teams• Develop buyer lists, strategic rationale memos and outreach sequences for active sell-side / buy-side processes• Partner with Analysts and Vice Presidents on pitches, teasers and process materials• Track pipeline quality, conversion metrics and relationship follow-ups in the CRM• Coordinate with Hong Kong coverage teams on Asia-linked targets, buyers and capital partners• Represent IMan at selected industry events and closed-door networking forums

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Requirements

• 3–7 years in investment banking M&A, corporate development, PE business development or related origination roles• Demonstrated success building relationships and advancing live transaction dialogues• Strong commercial writing and presentation skills• Working knowledge of M&A process mechanics (valuation, diligence, auction dynamics)• Self-starter who can manage a pipeline with limited supervision• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CFA a plus• Experience with US–Asia cross-border activity strongly preferred

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What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus origination / performance bonus• Comprehensive US benefits package• Direct partnership with senior bankers on coverage strategy• Cross-border travel opportunities between New York and Asia Pacific hubs• Professional development and industry membership support• Hybrid New York working arrangements outside peak deal periods