Business Development Associate - M&A & Strategy Consulting

Business Development Associate - M&A & Strategy Consulting

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.

• Drive Business Growth
• Proactively identify and engage potential clients—PE firms, corporate development teams, and portfolio companies—through strategic outreach on Linked In 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
• 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

• 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 Linked In Sales Navigator, CRM platforms (Salesforce, Hub Spot, etc.), and MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

• 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

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

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