Private Equity Business Development Associate
About Soul Equity Solutions
Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.
About the Role
The Business Development Associate will join a private investment firm, in their Atlanta, GA office. This firm focuses on middle market, acquiring businesses with up to $100M in revenue. They primarily invest in the business services, healthcare, consumer industries but will invest across all industry segments. The firm raised their fourth fund in 2020, totaling of $200 million.
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 familiarity with investment banking, private equity, or other relevant financial or transaction work
• Investor Relations background preferred, financial/healthcare/consulting background are possible
• Training in asset management preferred
• Capability in data analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Resourceful, organized, process-oriented, data driven and tech-savvy

Education
An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degrees are a plus.
Salary
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and ability to perform on collective goals.
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.