Growth & M&A Research Associate

CIVIC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

CIVIC in New York seeks a resourceful, entrepreneurial self-starter to work directly with our CGO and agency President on new business development and M&A activity. This is a high-visibility role offering hands-on exposure to how growth and deal‑making happen inside a marketing services company—from first outreach to pitch to close.

You’ll conduct research on prospective clients and targets, organize the pipeline and deal materials, gather critical data, and convert scattered information into

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant professional experience in business development within an agency environment
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex ideas clearly
• Skilled in designing visually compelling presentation decks and pitch materials
• High emotional intelligence; strong relationship-building with internal teams and external counterparties
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs and PowerPoint; CRM and AI tools a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients, target companies, industries, and competitors; synthesize findings into clear summaries and briefing documents
• Pipeline and deal support: pitch research, preparation, and tracking of opportunities; maintain CRM/pipeline
• RFP and solicitation support including research, project management, content creation, budgeting, and administration
• Financial and data analysis: revenue, EBITDA, margins; coordinate due diligence requests and track responses
• Follow-up and coordination: track action items and ensure commitments are completed on schedule
• Relationship support: interact with prospects, leadership, advisors, and internal teams
• Process building: develop trackers, templates, and materials to scale business development

Skills

Research & analysis

Presentation design

Communication

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organizational skills

Excel/Google Sheets

CRM tools familiarity

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM tools

Excel

Google Sheets

AI research tools

Job description

CIVIC in New York seeks a resourceful, entrepreneurial self-starter to work directly with our CGO and agency President on new business development and M&A activity. This is a high-visibility role offering hands-on exposure to how growth and deal‑making happen inside a marketing services company—from first outreach to pitch to close.

You’ll conduct research on prospective clients and targets, organize the pipeline and deal materials, gather critical data, and convert scattered information into