Sr Associate

Xpand; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpand, a Linville Team Partners company, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their M&A team. This position supports business development and oversees buy-side mandates on the advisory side, serving as the face of Xpand to strategic buyers.

This full-time,Hybrid role is based in Winston-Salem, NC or Columbus, OH and reports to the Director, M&A. The candidate will originate opportunities, present deals, and coordinate with internal and external teams to execute pipelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, buy-side investment banking or private equity.
• Persistent, resourceful, self-motivated, and personable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Business development via calls, emails and text to business owners in key markets.
• Manage buy-side mandate relationships within 1–2 industries.
• Communicate with internal and external teams on deal pipelines.
• Effectively manage and lead direct report(s).
• Review markets across the country using various research tools.
• Execute and manage prospecting campaigns.
• Gather due diligence information from business owners.

Skills

Business development

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Sr Associate, M&A

Business Unit: Xpand

Reports To: Director, M&A

Location: North Carolina or Ohio (Hybrid)

Role Type: Salary Full-Time

Xpand, a Linville Team Partners company, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their M&A team. This position will play a role in business development and mandate oversight on our buy‑side advisory team. This role will be the face of Xpand to strategic buyers; originating, presenting, and negotiating opportunities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Business development via phone calls, emails and text to business owners in key markets
• Manage buy‑side mandate relationships within 1‑2 industries
• Communicate with internal and external teams on their deal pipelines
• Effectively manage and lead direct report(s)
• Review markets across the country utilizing various research tools
• Execute and manage prospecting campaigns
• Gather due diligence information from business owners

Candidate Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, buy‑side investment banking or private equity
• Persistent, resourceful, self‑motivated, and personable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage multiple projects

This is a full‑time position based in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina or Columbus, Ohio.