VP, Private Equity Sourcing & Growth (Remote/NYC)

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a VP - Private Equity Acquisition to lead proprietary deal sourcing across target industries, working directly with partners to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. This role focuses on outbound outreach, intermediary relationship management, and market development to identify acquisitions before they reach broader processes.

The successful candidate will leverage AI-enabled prospecting and data-driven insights to improve efficiency, collaborate with investment

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in business development, deal sourcing, origination, private equity.
• Demonstrated success generating business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship development.
• Strong networking and communication skills.
• Comfortable with a high-volume, outbound-focused environment.
• Ability to build credibility with founders, executives, and transaction intermediaries.
• Interest in private equity, acquisitions, and lower-middle-market businesses.
• Highly entrepreneurial, self-directed, and motivated by results.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled prospecting, workflow automation, or data tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-volume outreach campaigns targeting founders, business owners, and executives.
• Generate and qualify acquisition opportunities through phone, email, LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networking.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential acquisition targets.
• Track outreach activity and deal flow within the firm's sourcing systems and CRM.
• Develop relationships with investment bankers, M&A advisors, business brokers, lenders, accountants, attorneys, and other deal intermediaries.
• Position the firm as a preferred buyer within targeted sectors.
• Generate proprietary and limited-process opportunities through ongoing market coverage.
• Conduct industry mapping and market research to identify fragmented sectors and attractive acquisition targets.
• Monitor emerging trends, competitive activity, and acquisition opportunities within target markets.
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and industry events to establish new relationships and expand sourcing channels.
• Work closely with the firm's partners and investment professionals to evaluate opportunities and refine target criteria.
• Assist in developing acquisition theses and sourcing strategies for new investment themes.
• Maintain organized reporting on pipeline activity, sourcing metrics, and relationship development efforts.
• Leverage AI, automation, and data-driven tools to improve prospecting efficiency and outreach effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas to enhance sourcing workflows, market intelligence, and business development processes.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Relationship building

Deal sourcing

Private equity

Networking

Communication

AI-enabled prospecting

Tools

CRM systems

AI tools

Job description

Michael Page seeks a VP - Private Equity Acquisition to lead proprietary deal sourcing across target industries, working directly with partners to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. This role focuses on outbound outreach, intermediary relationship management, and market development to identify acquisitions before they reach broader processes.

The successful candidate will leverage AI-enabled prospecting and data-driven insights to improve efficiency, collaborate with investment