Business Development Associate

Job Title

Business Development Associate

Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Deal-Based Incentives

A Dallas-based private equity firm is seeking a Business Development Associate to support deal sourcing, acquisition analysis, and transaction qualification across its investment platform. This individual will play a critical role in identifying new investment opportunities, managing relationships with intermediaries and founders, and supporting early-stage deal evaluation and negotiations.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. This role offers direct exposure to senior investment professionals, active participation in transaction execution, and a clear path for advancement within the firm.

• Proactively source new investment opportunities through outbound outreach, relationship development, and market research.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, founders, investment bankers, brokers, and other deal intermediaries.
• Manage inbound deal flow, ensuring timely follow-up and effective communication with potential sellers and advisors.
• Support the firm’s proprietary sourcing initiatives and outbound origination campaigns.

• Conduct initial screening and qualification of acquisition opportunities.
• Analyze financial statements, operating metrics, and industry dynamics to assess investment fit.
• Prepare high-level investment summaries, teasers, and preliminary valuation assessments.
• Assist in developing investment theses and evaluating strategic alignment with the firm’s platform and portfolio.

• Support senior team members through early-stage negotiations and deal structuring discussions.
• Participate in management calls, site visits, and diligence planning activities.
• Coordinate with internal investment, operations, and finance teams during deal evaluation.
• Help track deal progress and manage CRM and pipeline reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for prospective sellers during early engagement phases.
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and acquisition activity within target industries.
• Provide ongoing market intelligence to the investment team to inform sourcing strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance, economics, accounting, or business preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, or business development within financial services.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret financial statements and assess business performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging directly with business owners and intermediaries.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple active opportunities simultaneously.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow within a private equity environment.

• Prior experience in deal sourcing, origination, or transaction screening.
• Exposure to lower‑middle‑market or middle‑market private equity transactions.
• Experience working with CRM systems and deal-tracking tools.
• Familiarity with M&A processes, LOIs, and early-stage diligence.

• Direct exposure to live transactions and senior decision‑makers.
• Hands‑on involvement across the full deal lifecycle—from sourcing to close.
• Clear path for career advancement within the investment team.
• Opportunity to build a strong personal deal network in the DFW market.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Strategy / Planning

• Business Consulting and Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Financial Services

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