Private Equity Business Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Mateo, California, United States The Kostelic Agency Full time
Job Opportunity

Private Equity Business Development Analyst

Location: San Mateo, CA (On-site)

Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses and commissions. (OTE $130K-$200K +)

The Kostelic Agency, in partnership with a leading private equity firm, is seeking a Private Equity Business Development Analyst.

Our client is a leading private equity firm investing in high-growth, bootstrapped companies across technology and business services. They partner with high conviction owners who want an institutional partner to help them expand and accelerate their vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and qualify new investment opportunities across B2B software, tech-enabled services, managed services, and industrial technology.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, develop compelling investment theses, and identify potential investment opportunities.
  • Initiate outreach and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, executives, intermediaries, and other relevant professionals to expand deal flow and sourcing capabilities.
  • Analyze financial statements and other business metrics to evaluate the attractiveness of potential investments.
  • Build and manage a pipeline targeting both platform investments and add-on acquisitions, utilizing CRM software to track progress and key metrics.
  • Provide analytical support and insight to senior investment professionals, including preparation of investment committee memos and presentations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of M&A processes including sourcing and deal structuring.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in a financial services organization (preferably a background or knowledge of private equity, investment banking, or relevant sales/business development experience, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and internal team members.
  • Willing to be creative and to take a thoughtful and scrappy approach to developing deal flow.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Passion for private equity and technology.
  • Driven and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to juggle, prioritize, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation.

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