Deal Origination Coordinator

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)

This Deal Origination Coordinator description represents the type of early-career origination, sourcing, and pipeline management roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of our platform gain access to exclusive buy-side and origination-focused investment roles that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.

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Lower middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, and investment platforms within our network may seek a detail-oriented Deal Origination Coordinator to support deal sourcing efforts, relationship management, and pipeline execution
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Individuals in roles like this work closely with senior investment professionals to ensure origination activities are well-coordinated, data-driven, and aligned with the firm’s investment strategy. The environment is typically lean and fast-paced, offering exposure to how proprietary deal flow is generated and advanced through the funnel.

• Support outbound and inbound deal sourcing initiatives across target industries
• Track and manage deal flow through internal CRM and pipeline management systems
• Coordinate follow-ups with founders, intermediaries, and sponsor partners

• Maintain accurate records of founder, intermediary, and sponsor interactions
• Organize contact databases and ensure timely updates on relationship activity
• Support preparation of outreach lists and targeting materials

• Assist with initial screening of potential investment opportunities
• Prepare high-level company summaries, teasers, and screening materials
• Support preliminary financial analysis and market assessments

• Conduct market and industry research to identify origination targets
• Track competitive activity and deal trends across focus sectors
• Support development of origination theses and targeting strategies

• Prepare pipeline dashboards, sourcing reports, and internal presentations
• Support investment team meetings related to origination activity
• Assist with coordination between origination and execution teams

• Direct exposure to proprietary deal origination processes
• Hands‑on involvement in relationship‑driven investing
• Visibility into how deals move from first contact to diligence
• Accelerated learning in sourcing strategy, private equity markets, and transaction workflows

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for origination and sourcing‑focused roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM and deal tracking tools is a plus
• Basic understanding of private equity, M&A, and transaction processes

• Prior internships or experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, sales, or business development is beneficial
• Demonstrated interest in deal sourcing, relationship management, or investment origination

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and process‑oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort interacting with external stakeholders
• Coachability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn

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