Business Development Associate - Deal Origination

Summary

Join Razorhorse Capital, a rapidly growing buy-side advisory firm, as an Associate to contribute to identifying, sourcing, and developing private equity transactions. You will be a core member of the deal team, building relationships with key players in the industry and advising clients on deal strategy. This role offers hands-on experience in the deal process, from initial discussions to closing transactions. The ideal candidate possesses 1-3 years of relevant experience in business development, private equity, or investment banking, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Razorhorse offers a meritocratic environment with accelerated upward mobility for top performers. The position is full-time, salaried, and remote within North America.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, ideally within business development, private equity, corporate development, or investment banking
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Proven experience managing and producing high-volume output efficiently and accurately
• Genuine interest in finance and investment strategies, along with a basic understanding of financial concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented in maintaining a clear focus on achieving set goals through strategic action
• Tenacious in following through on tasks and initiatives until they are successfully completed
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Proactive problem solver, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic
• Adaptable to changing priorities, thriving in fast-paced environments
• Eager to pitch in wherever necessary to support deal origination and drive results

Responsibilities

• Source investment opportunities for our clients through targeted outreach
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with founders, CEOs, board directors, investment bankers to unlock and secure new investment opportunities
• Work alongside senior dealmakers to gain hands-on experience in the deal process, from initial discussions to finalizing transactions
• Develop and leverage a thorough understanding of financial statements, terminology, and analyses (with minimal to no financial modeling)
• Work closely with the greater team to determine relevant deals across the client-base

Benefits

• Remote work
• Full-time, Salaried