VP, Private Equity Business Development & Origination

Soul Equity Solutions; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Soul Equity Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead origination efforts and build out the BD function within a growing private equity platform in Connecticut. You will work with senior investors from day one to source and shape deal opportunities.

The role offers meaningful responsibility, visibility across the investment team, and a clear path to leadership as the firm expands. Strong relationship-building and sector coverage are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven PE BD experience and deal origination track record.
• Strong network of investment bankers, intermediaries, and business owners.
• Ability to convert market relationships into investable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Origination & relationship development with bankers, intermediaries, business owners
• Generate and advance high quality deal flow aligned with strategy
• Build and expand coverage across target sectors and lower middle-market
• Identify opportunities through intermediary relationships and direct outreach
• Represent the firm with prospective owners and industry contacts
• Track pipeline activity and sourcing metrics
• Develop understanding of fragmented markets and buy-and-build opportunities
• Collaborate with investment team on target-company development and sector prioritization
• Provide market intelligence to evaluate opportunities
• Help refine origination strategy and coverage model

Skills

Proven PE BD experience

Deal origination

Investment banking network

Relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Soul Equity Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead origination efforts and build out the BD function within a growing private equity platform in Connecticut. You will work with senior investors from day one to source and shape deal opportunities.

The role offers meaningful responsibility, visibility across the investment team, and a clear path to leadership as the firm expands. Strong relationship-building and sector coverage are essential for success.