Senior Associate (M&A)

Our client is a boutique advisory firm that partners with global private equity investors and corporate development teams, primarily within the technology sector. Acting as a strategic extension of their clients’ investment teams, they focus on identifying and cultivating middle-market acquisition opportunities.

This is a high-growth environment where entrepreneurial thinking, accountability, and strong execution are highly valued.

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Associate (M&A) to support deal sourcing and execution efforts. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys proactive outreach, and wants meaningful exposure to M&A strategy and transaction processes.

You’ll play a key role in building acquisition pipelines, engaging senior decision-makers, and helping move opportunities through the early stages of a transaction.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain target company lists aligned with client investment criteria
• Execute structured outbound campaigns across multiple channels
• Engage founders, executives, board members, and advisors in discussions around strategic transactions
• Qualify opportunities and generate actionable deal flow
• Assist in advancing opportunities from initial discussion through preliminary agreement
• Conduct high-level financial analysis and build simplified financial models
• Coordinate communication between buyers and sellers to maintain momentum
• Support preparation of indicative offers and related materials
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency through automation and workflow enhancements
• Evaluate and implement tools to streamline outreach and tracking
• Contribute ideas to improve overall origination strategy and scalability

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, consulting, or a similar analytical/client-facing environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Solid financial acumen with the ability to analyze business performance
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude
• High integrity and comfort operating with autonomy

Why This Role

This role offers direct exposure to global investors and senior corporate leaders, providing a unique opportunity to engage with high-level decision-makers early in your career. You will take on significant ownership of projects, gaining visibility and hands-on experience in deal origination and execution. The position allows you to develop deep expertise in M&A and transaction processes while contributing meaningfully to the firm’s growth, with clear opportunities for career advancement as the organization expands.