What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Senior Associate position at Soul Equity Solutions?
About the Role
The Business Development Senior Associate will take a proactive approach to identifying and building relationships with executives at leading companies that align with the firm’s investment strategy. Working closely with the investment team, this role will be responsible for researching investment themes, expanding the firm’s network in emerging markets, and sourcing high-growth companies to generate proprietary investment opportunities. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional with a passion for technology and finance, a self-starter with strong organizational skills, and a strategic thinker who applies a methodical approach to achieving results.
Key Responsibilities
- Research investment themes of interest and develop market maps, conduct sector analysis, and compile target lists of prospective companies.
- Lead outreach efforts and cultivate long-term relationships with founders and CEOs of target companies to generate high-quality, actionable investment opportunities for the firm.
- Expand the firm's network by engaging with key industry contacts within target sectors, including C-level executives, consultants, board members, and investment bankers, to enhance market reach and domain expertise.
- Support execution of initiatives designed to scale the business development function.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 4 to 6 years of substantial experience in external, business development-focused roles within financial services, consulting, research and/or technology companies.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, capable of navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Proven ability to engage and develop relationships with senior executives.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly with founders and CEOs while representing the firm.
- Solid foundation in accounting and corporate finance.
- Innovative mindset with an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.
- Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Diligent work ethic with keen attention to detail.
Salary
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and ability to perform on collective goals.
About Soul Equity Solutions
Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.
We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.
This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
