POSITION

Private Equity Business Development Associate

LOCATION

Chicago office

Intermittent remote work possible

Some domestic travel required (approximately 1-2x per month)

THE FIRM

Recognized as a differentiated capital solution for enduring growth, GVC Americas (GVCA) delivers

flexible capital to owner-operator-led companies seeking shareholder liquidity, wealth diversification

and support to achieve the business’ growth potential. We are a boutique private equity investment

manager, currently investing our Fund I across Healthcare Services, Business Services, and Discreet

Manufacturing.

As part of the GVCA team, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, helping to

identify and evaluate investment opportunities and build enduring relationships with intermediaries,

executives, and lenders nationwide. You will work alongside tenured investment professionals and

industry experts, developing your skills and building your career as a business development

professional in the investment industry.

This is an exciting time to join our growing team and be a part of a company committed to

supporting the growth and evolution of owner-operator-led companies. For additional information,

please visit: www.gvcamericas.com

THE ROLE

Our organization is rapidly growing and evolving, and we’re looking to add a Business Development

Associate to our team. As our Business Development Associate, you will:

• Operate and oversee all aspects of our deal sourcing engine to identify companies for potential investment
• Maintain and grow our market presence
• Build and maintain relationships, and be the face of our firm with various key stakeholders who bring suitable opportunities to market, including investment bankers, buy-side brokers, business brokers, and our network
• Represent GVCA at relevant industry conferences and events
• Educate the market on GVCA’s distinct qualities and capabilities to support business owners diversify their wealth and achieve their growth objectives
• Manage our outsourced proprietary direct outreach program
• Perform the initial screening and introductory calls with intermediaries and company management to assess suitability of opportunities for GVCA’s portfolio
• Present suitable opportunities in a clear, concise, and timely manner to the GVCA investment team

The successful candidate will be a curious and continuous learner, with an insatiable appetite to

remain current on industry trends. Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple

projects and works streams simultaneously is a requirement. We are a small and growing

organization, where everyone wears multiple hats. Our Business Development Associate will

seamlessly transition between on-going work, new projects, and ad-hoc requests as demands on

their time evolve throughout the day. We would expect you to lead meetings with executive teams,

be willing to unload the dishwasher, present to our Investment Committee, and everything in

between. The successful candidate is a self-starter who can operate autonomously, while proactively

communicating updates to the team, and pulling in others as needed.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining communications for our investment team, and

various external audiences including bankers, brokers, limited partners, management teams, and

more. Strong attention to detail is crucial to ensure accuracy of information, and your ability to meet

agreed upon deadlines in this fast-paced role. You will need to prepare various deal-related

documents, including nondisclosure agreements and indications of interest. This process requires

strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Your day to day will include connecting with many different types of people in our ecosystem. While

exciting, there will also be times when you are expected to deliver a difficult message. The right

candidate will not shy away from a difficult conversation and always maintain professionalism.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have a combination of experience, skills, and personal attributes. Some of

the experience required for the role includes:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in finance, consulting, or sales
• Proven track record of success in business development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tell a compelling story
• Ability to take complex information and distill down to a simple message
• Team player who thrives on winning together
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills
• Self-starter mentality, comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Results-oriented and capable of meeting tight deadlines

To apply, please include a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience.