Soul Equity Solutions

Associate Business Development

Soul Equity Solutions  •  $93k/yr  •  Austin, TX / San Francisco, CA (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

About the Role

The Business Development Associate Director will join a private investment firm, in their Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA office. This firm focuses on lower middle market. The Associate Director will support the VP of Business Development For more information about the firm, please apply for the position and meet one of our recruiters.

Key Responsibilities

  • assisting in new business sourcing activities to ensure the firm is well known and ‘top of mind’ with new deal sources, including regional and boutique investment banks and brokers and other intermediaries.
  • generating and qualifying new investment opportunities by communicating the firm’s investment strategies, interests, capabilities, and criteria to all potential referral sources.
  • participate in CRM management, reporting, marketing.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of professional experience with business development familiarity within investment banking, private equity, or other relevant financial or transaction work.
  • PE or VC sourcing experience
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Proven track record of engaging and building relationship with senior executives.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with capacity to quickly build trust and rapport with founders and CEOs.
  • Fundamental understanding of accounting and corporate finance.
  • Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Excellent analytical, writing and communications skills.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Education

An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degrees are a plus.

Salary

Salary is $92,500 plus bonus.

About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.

We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Soul Equity Solutions

About Soul Equity Solutions

*** Please see our website to apply for our open private equity job postings!

https://www.soulequitysolutions.com/jobs/

Welcome to Soul Equity —a NYC-based, boutique, woman-owned executive search firm passionately dedicated to elevating Middle Market Private Equity Firms, independent sponsors, and family offices across the United States. As a specialized boutique firm, Soul Equity exclusively focuses on the unique hiring needs of the Private Equity middle market.

At Soul Equity, we transcend conventional executive search practices with an unwavering commitment to excellence, redefining the standard in our industry. Our focus is clear: we are dedicated to conducting searches at all seniority levels throughout the US, catering to both investor and non-investor roles. Whether it's Investment Teams, Portfolio Support, Business Development, or Investor Relations, we understand the intricacies of each position and the impact it has on your organization.

What truly distinguishes us is not only what we do but how we do it. Our hallmark is a reputation built on a personalized approach that goes beyond tailoring—we craft each experience to finely align with the unique needs of our clients. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

We recognize that in the fast-paced world of private equity, outcomes matter. That's why partnering with Soul Equity means more than just adding team members; it's a strategic collaboration to expand and enhance the internal fabric of Private Equity firms.

At Soul Equity, we recognize the critical impact of making the right match. We believe that the success of a business is intrinsically tied to the individuals who drive it forward. Our focus on outcomes is unwavering because we understand that finding the right person is not just a hiring decision; it's an investment in the company's bottom line.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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