Job Description

Title: Private Equity Business Development Analyst

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Our client is seeking a Private Equity Business Development Analyst to join their team in Palo Alto. At the core of the Firm’s investing activity is the ability to identify, source, and execute opportunities that fit our investing strategy. As a member of the Business Development Team, you will assist with thematic sourcing initiatives by developing and researching prospective investment targets, actively managing and cultivating a pipeline, and engaging with the market directly, including CEOs, other investors, bankers and industry executives. You will also manage the Firm’s CRM, contribute to marketing initiatives, attend conferences, and maintain other external relationships as needed. The position will report directly to the Partner of Business Development and will work closely with the Vice President of Business Development, as well as other Business Development Analysts and the Investment Team. Ideal candidates will be proactive, flexible, well-organized, and hungry to learn and grow as part of our team.

Candidates are expected to have exemplary written and verbal communication skills, a strong record of leadership accomplishments, proven analytical abilities, outstanding academic achievements, and high EQ.

The Analyst will join as part of a two-year program. Exceptional candidates may be given the opportunity for further promotion. The Firm does not require an MBA for career advancement.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work experience in private equity, sales or business development
• Preferred : Experience in sales or business development within finance and / or financial software
• Desire to work in a high autonomy and high responsibility role; strong orientation towards taking initiative and proactive ownership of responsibilities
• High level of responsiveness, productive sense of urgency, and innate hustle
• Personal integrity, strong communication skills, experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills, ability to work effectively as part of a small team, high maturity and EQ
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a premier undergraduate program
• Demonstrated professional, academic and extracurricular accomplishments
• Represent each of the Firm’s core values (abundance, diversity, empowerment, excellence, humility, teamwork)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities:

• Support the Firm’s direct deal sourcing efforts by being a key player in thematic sourcing initiatives, inclusive of sector and geographical deep-dive initiatives
• Assist in developing sector-specific investment theses and market maps
• Create and manage pipelines of target lists
• Actively engage and manage relationships with target company owners / executives
• Initiate meetings with target companies and generate investment opportunities
• Contribute to the development of content and marketing initiatives
• Design, implement and manage CRM

Firm Description:

Our client is a values-driven, partnership-focused private investment firm based in Palo Alto, CA. Since 2007, they have specialized in transforming good businesses into great companies through our differentiated approach to partnership investing. With a focus on the middle market, they have successfully completed over 730 platform investments, add-on transactions, and exits, totaling over $79 billion in enterprise value. Their commitment to partnership-oriented collaboration with investors, employees, and management teams is at the heart of their success as both investors and business builders.

The Firm is proud to be a non-discriminatory employer and an equal-opportunity workplace. They believe that diversity and inclusion are vital aspects of the Firm and culture and result in a better workplace experience for all. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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