Private Equity Deal Sourcing Strategist

Referment; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment, in partnership with a global investment firm, seeks a deal origination professional to source opportunities across the United States. You will own the sourcing strategy, build direct relationships with SMB owners, and drive outreach via email, LinkedIn, and cold calls to surface potential acquisitions.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, market insight sharing, and developing a robust pipeline of opportunities through proactive engagement with owners and intermediaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3–8 years in deal origination or related fields.
• Experience sourcing in private equity or expert networks.
• Proven ability to connect authentically with SMB owners nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Source and originate new investment opportunities by connecting directly with small- and mid-sized business owners across industries.
• Own, develop, and execute creative sourcing and marketing strategies using modern tools and high-quality data.
• Build and maintain a network of business owners, expert networks, and relevant intermediaries to surface potential deals.
• Develop rapport and credibility with prospective sellers, fostering trust and open communication throughout the sourcing process.
• Drive proprietary outreach - email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and cold calling - to source deals directly.
• Share market insights with the internal team and support the pipeline of potential acquisitions.

Skills

Deal origination

Relationship building

Business development

Networking

Cold outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM tools

Email campaigns

Job description

Referment, in partnership with a global investment firm, seeks a deal origination professional to source opportunities across the United States. You will own the sourcing strategy, build direct relationships with SMB owners, and drive outreach via email, LinkedIn, and cold calls to surface potential acquisitions.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, market insight sharing, and developing a robust pipeline of opportunities through proactive engagement with owners and intermediaries.