Position Summary:K1 is seeking a Private Equity Business Development Associate for our office located in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Business Development Associate will be at the front lines of K1's success; responsible for identifying and building relationships with executives at exceptional companies that are seen as investment opportunities for the fund. The right candidate will have a knowledge and interest in a variety of businesses and business models, as well as understanding of business fundamentals. Most importantly, the right candidate will fit the values of K1 - Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead in-person management meetings as the face of K1
- Expanding K1's relationship network with key industry contacts
- Sourcing and evaluating actionable investment opportunities in the enterprise software sector
- Creating and executing on investment theses within enterprise software
- Managing the acquisition pipelines for current portfolio companies
- Preparing investment committee reports to present to senior management
- Developing proprietary research within the enterprise software industry
- Performing other duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements Requirements: - 2-4 years of experience working in Finance, Consulting, Sales or Business Development
- Background or interest in the enterprise software industry
- High degree of curiosity, proactive mentality and desire to work in an unstructured, entrepreneurial environment
- An understanding of finance and accounting as well as exhibit the ability to communicate and build relationships
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit
- Professional ambition, initiative, team player with proven ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Candidate must be willing to travel
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA preferred
