Business Development Associate

Rotunda Capital Partners is an operationally focused private equity firm with offices in Washington D.C. and Chicago. The firm is currently investing out of a $735 million Fund IV.

Rotunda is seeking a Business Development Associate to support deal origination activities. This role is ideal for someone with a baseline understanding of private equity or M&A who thrives in a fast-paced environment. High performers who demonstrate strong judgment will have the opportunity to take on broader coverage responsibilities over time. This role is based in Chicago, IL or Washington D.C and is an in-office position.

Primary Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing

• Support thematic deal generation — building target lists, coordinating outbound outreach campaigns, and helping screen inbound opportunities
• Develop relationships with long-tail intermediaries over time for both platform and add-on deal sourcing
• Support preparation for external BD activities (city visits, industry conferences, and networking events)
• Leverage AI tools to increase efficiency across sourcing workflows including list building, contact enrichment, and market research

Marketing & Communications

• Own creation and ongoing management of BD marketing materials — including thematic collateral, firm one-pagers, and deal sourcing materials
• Lead firm marketing initiatives and own digital presence across LinkedIn, press releases, and our website to ensure consistent, brand-aligned messaging

Data Management & Reporting

• Own data management within DealCloud to ensure accurate reporting — working closely with the executive admin team to maintain accurate records for all origination activity across the firm
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting views that give the team clear visibility into pipeline health and deal flow trends
• Manage data aggregation across AI/technology platforms
• Contribute to internal pipeline reviews, track outreach effectiveness, and surface process improvement recommendations to senior BD leadership

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred; prior exposure to private equity, investment banking, M&A, or a related financial services environment strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field
• Proficiency with CRMs and genuine enthusiasm for data quality; prior DealCloud experience is a plus
• Working familiarity with AI tools and how they can be applied to sourcing and BD workflows
• Strong organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication