Growth-Focused Business Development Associate

FGI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FGI, a global lending and advisory leader headquartered in New York, seeks a Business Development Associate to support pipeline growth, outreach, and client engagement. This role offers exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional deal teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will research leads, coordinate meetings, and help prepare presentations while developing skills in commercial finance, deal origination, and relationship management. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, marketing, or communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.
• Internship or work experience in finance, sales, marketing, business development, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the business development team with day-to-day activities, prospecting efforts, and pipeline management.
• Research and identify new leads, referral sources, and market opportunities.
• Assist with outreach to banks, investment banks, private equity firms, asset-based lenders, and other referral partners.
• Help coordinate one-on-one meetings, prospect calls, networking events, and client-facing opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, marketing materials, meeting notes, and follow-up communications.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities to help build FGI’s presence in the market.
• Partner with internal business development and deal teams to support early-stage prospect discussions.
• Under supervision, assist in structuring and discussing preliminary terms with prospects.
• Maintain organized records of business development activity, contacts, and follow-up items.
• Support additional initiatives that help drive growth across FGI’s business lines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FGI, a global lending and advisory leader headquartered in New York, seeks a Business Development Associate to support pipeline growth, outreach, and client engagement. This role offers exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional deal teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will research leads, coordinate meetings, and help prepare presentations while developing skills in commercial finance, deal origination, and relationship management. Domestic travel may be required.