Impact-Focused Business Development Analyst

Vctavern; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Analyst
Position Type/Department: Partner Services Team
Reports To: Senior Vice President

Who We Are

Advantage Capital is a unique impact investor whose mission is to bring businesses and jobs to communities that have historically lacked access to investment capital. Since 1992, Advantage Capital has invested more than $3.1 billion in over 800 companies, spanning a diverse array of industry sectors and covering the entire risk spectrum. The firm has built a strong and successful track record of public-private partnerships with state and federal economic development organizations, creating over 50,000 permanent, well‑paying jobs and facilitating the subsequent flow of billions of dollars of investment capital into communities that are underserved by traditional sources of capital.

Our Culture

We love what we do. We fundamentally believe that capital can change lives and we go to great lengths to give our firm the opportunity to reach the hardest hit communities in the U.S. with much needed investment. For anyone considering joining our high‑performing firm, know that we value: a growth mindset (never stuck), a fast but enduring work pace (never boring), the ability to work autonomously (no micromanaging), getting things done (talk is cheap), an all‑hands‑on‑deck culture (a true team), a love of hard‑to‑solve problems (others avoid), and the character to do the right thing (always).

Job Purpose

ACPS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in one of the locations below. The Business Development Analyst is expected to identify, connect, and develop relationships with C‑level executives at exceptional private companies that are identified as investment candidates based on both their financial profile and potential for community impact. Additionally, the Analyst will be responsible for assistance with underwriting opportunities and supporting current portfolio companies. The Analyst will develop extensive knowledge of a variety of businesses and business models, as well as a comprehensive understanding of how to source and evaluate investment opportunities. This role will involve interaction with all parts of Advantage Capital, including ACPS and the Impact Analytics and Research arm of the organization. Candidates are expected to have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong record of leadership accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, evaluating, and triaging new investment opportunities to develop a strong investment pipeline
• Acquiring knowledge and expertise around both traditional investment parameters and Advantage‑specific impact metrics
• Interacting and building relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and operators of companies in a broad range of industries
• Developing and maintaining relationships with industry contacts
• Helping to underwrite investment opportunities, including financial and impact underwriting
• Creating and developing investment theses and communicating them to AC’s senior management
• Researching and compiling insightful company, industry and impact data

Skills/Qualifications

• 1‑3 years experience in external sourcing, utilizing lead lists and leveraging other relationships and firm resources
• Proactive in identifying next steps, intellectually curious, ability to focus on both details and the big picture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree (classes in finance, business, or quantitative analysis helpful)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
• Self‑starter with ability to problem solve
• Solid computer skills, internet research, task organization management
• This position requires strong time management skills and ability to multi‑task, and flexibility to prioritize new opportunities as they arise

Compensation

This position includes a competitive comp and benefits package.

Location

Position is available in one of the following AC offices: St. Louis, New Orleans, New York City or Hanover