Business Development Associate - M&A & Strategy Consulting

About Us

We're a New York-based strategy and operations consulting firm specializing in M&A deals and business transformations for private equity firms, family offices, and growth-stage companies. We're looking for a sharp, ambitious Business Development Associate ready to break into elite-level consulting while making a direct impact with sophisticated clients.

What You'll Do

Drive Business Growth : Proactively identify and engage potential clients—PE firms, corporate development teams, and portfolio companies—through strategic outreach on LinkedIn and email

Own the Pipeline : Research target companies, qualify leads, initiate high-value conversations, and book discovery calls for senior leadership

Build Relationships : Support client communications, nurture prospects throughout the sales cycle, and help maintain relationships with key decision-makers

Create Market Intelligence : Conduct competitive analysis, prospect research, and industry trend mapping to inform our go-to-market strategy

Support Deal-Making : Collaborate on pitch decks, proposals, and client-facing materials that win business

Optimize Operations : Maintain CRM systems, track key metrics, and continuously improve our Business Development processes

Who You Are

Experience : 2-4 years in M&A, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting, or high-growth B2B sales

Communication : Exceptional written and verbal English—you can craft compelling, professional messages that open doors

Tech Stack : Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.), and MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

What Sets You Apart

Relentlessly Curious : You want to understand how deals work, why companies buy or sell, and what drives value creation

Results-Driven : You're energized by hitting targets, opening new doors, and seeing tangible outcomes from your work

Resilient : You view 'no' as 'not yet' and use rejection as fuel to refine your approach

Self-Starter : You don't wait for instructions—you take initiative, solve problems, and figure things out

Startup Mentality : You thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats

Data-Informed : You track your performance metrics and constantly iterate to improve results

Schedule & Availability

Full-time : Monday–Friday with flexibility to join calls until at least 3 : 00 PM EST for client meetings and team collaboration

Compensation and Job Structure

Contract : 6-month with conversion potential. This role offers a base monthly stipend + performance-based incentives. Please apply only if you're comfortable with this compensation structure.

Why This Role Is Different

Fast-Track Your Career : Gain direct exposure to M&A deals, strategic consulting, and C-suite relationships that typically take years to access

Real Impact, Day One : You're not making coffee or filling spreadsheets—you're opening doors, driving revenue, and shaping our growth strategy

Global Network : Build relationships with senior executives at PE firms, family offices, and high-growth companies across the US and beyond

Learn from the Best : Work directly with experienced consultants who've advised on hundreds of millions in transactions

Career Acceleration : Develop skills that position you for top-tier consulting firms, private equity roles, or corporate development leadership

Remote Freedom : Work from anywhere while engaging with a sophisticated, global client base

Ready to Apply

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make your mark in the world of M&A and strategic consulting, we want to hear from you.

Skills Required

Hubspot, Powerpoint, Excel, Salesforce, Ms Office