Cove Private Equity Deal Origination Specialist

The D. E. Shaw Group

• $130K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • 3-8 years of experience in deal origination, sourcing, or business development
  • Ability to connect with small- and mid-sized business owners
  • Experience with private equity platforms or expert networks
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset with an approachable demeanor

Responsibilities

  • Source new investment opportunities by engaging small- and mid-sized business owners
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies using innovative tools and data
  • Build and maintain a robust network of industry contacts for deal identification
  • Foster trust and open communication with prospective sellers
  • Leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities aligning with investment criteria
  • Collaborate with team members to share insights and support acquisition pipeline
  • Drive outreach efforts including email campaigns and cold calling

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) contribution matching
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Family building benefits
  • Charitable gift match program
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Source and originate new investment opportunities by connecting directly with small- and mid-sized business owners across various industries.
  • Own, develop, and execute creative sourcing and marketing strategies that leverage cutting-edge tools and high-quality data to identify and prioritize the most promising opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a network of contacts, including business owners, expert networks, and relevant intermediaries, to identify potential deals.
  • Develop rapport and credibility with prospective sellers, fostering trust and open communication throughout the sourcing process.
  • Leverage industry knowledge and relationship management skills to uncover opportunities that align with the firm's investment criteria.
  • Collaborate with internal team members to share market insights and support the pipeline of potential acquisitions.
  • Drive a variety of proprietary cold outreach efforts to source deals directly, including email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and cold calling.


What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree or higher, along with three to eight years of relevant experience in deal origination, direct sourcing, client services, or business development within private equity or expert networks.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and connect authentically with small- and mid-sized business owners, particularly across middle America.
  • Experience with private equity platforms, expert networks (such as AlphaSights), or similar environments focused on sourcing rather than sales or corporate development.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster credibility and trust.
  • A collaborative mindset, with a personable, approachable manner and the ability to connect with a wide range of business owners.
  • The expected annual base salary for this position is $130,000 to $170,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.


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