M&A Sourcing Analyst

Talus Holdings; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private investment firm is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to identify attractive businesses for acquisition. This remote position involves market research, direct outreach to business owners, and relationship building to generate deals. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields, with 2-4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $70,000–$100,000 plus commission, with responsibilities including tracking deal activity and collaborating with the corporate development team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sales, corporate development, or M&A roles.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Develop relationships with business owners and intermediaries.
• Collaborate with the corporate development team to source deals.
• Track and manage deal pipeline activities and status reports.
• Prepare and present updates to corporate development leads.

Skills

Networking

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Talus Group Holdings LLC (“Talus”) is a private investment firm that backs operators looking to buy, build, and operate businesses that have long‑term growth potential. We provide patient and flexible capital, industry‑leading lean capabilities that drive operational improvements, and plug‑and‑play corporate support on an as‑needed basis.

The Sourcing Analyst is a remote position that may require periodic travel. The role focuses on identifying attractive businesses through market research and industry analysis, then executing direct outreach to owners—often through cold calls, emails, and other channels—to build relationships and generate acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and evaluate potential merger and acquisition opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and relationship‑building efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, intermediaries, and other deal sources to generate a consistent deal flow pipeline.
• Collaborate with the corporate development team to understand strategic priorities and develop targeted outreach strategies to source actionable deal opportunities.
• Track and manage deal pipeline activity, including maintaining databases, tracking interactions, and updating deal status reports.
• Prepare and present deal sourcing updates and recommendations to the corporate development leads.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 2‑4 years of experience in sales, corporate development, business development, or related M&A role with a proven track record of successfully sourcing new deals/customers.
• Strong networking, relationship‑building, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with owners, intermediaries, and other deal sources.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software preferred.

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000–$100,000 plus commission.