Private Equity Origination Analyst; Pre-MBA​/Early Career

We are seeking an exceptionally driven early-career professional to join a fast-growing private equity advisory firm focused on proprietary deal origination.

This role is designed for high-performing candidates currently working in investment banking, management consulting, corporate law, corporate finance rotational programs, or similarly rigorous environments who want direct exposure to private equity transactions.

We are intentionally targeting candidates with 0–2 years of full-time professional experience.

Former collegiate athletes, military veterans, and individuals with demonstrated success in highly competitive environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Origination Analyst, you will sit at the front end of the M&A process — identifying, engaging, and developing relationships with business owners on behalf of leading private equity firms.

This is a high-autonomy role suited for individuals with strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a desire to operate in a performance-driven environment.

• Identify and research acquisition targets across various industries
• Initiate outreach to business owners
• Develop relationships and qualify transaction opportunities
• Articulate investment themes and value propositions
• Maintain pipeline activity within CRM systems
• Collaborate directly with senior professionals and private equity clients

• Investment Banking Analysts
• Management Consulting Analysts
• Corporate law / paralegal programs at top firms
• Corporate finance rotational programs

We are not targeting traditional retail or transactional sales backgrounds.

• High horsepower
• Competitive mindset
• Exceptional work ethic
• Demonstrated resilience

Competitive base salary + performance-driven upside.

Top performers will have a clear path toward increased responsibility, compensation growth, and participation in the firm’s long-term success

This role offers a rare opportunity to develop institutional-quality private equity experience early in your career while working directly with senior team members.