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Business Development Associate

Kaizen Equity Partners

  • Scottsdale, Arizona
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field with 1–3 years of business development experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar environment, ideally with a SaaS focus. Pipeline Oversight: Track a portfolio of high-potential leads, ensuring timely follow-up, qualification, and conversion into active clients.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationScottsdale, Arizona

    Description

    Business Development Associate – Investment Banking (M&A)

    About Us

    Kaizen Equity Partners is a premier M&A investment bank focusing exclusively on the TMT sector. We close over $1B in transactions annually with a 90%+ success rate. Join our rapidly growing team of high-caliber professionals who excel in both relationship-building and analytical assessments.
     
    The Role

    • Deal Origination Strategy: Develop and execute outreach strategies to secure new sell-side mandates in SaaS and broader TMT markets.
    • Client Engagement & Qualification: Lead discovery calls with founders/C-level executives, assessing SaaS metrics, financial statements, and readiness for sale.
    • Pipeline Oversight: Track a portfolio of high-potential leads, ensuring timely follow-up, qualification, and conversion into active clients.
    • Market Analysis & Positioning: Research emerging technology trends and market dynamics to inform outreach strategies and pitch positioning.
    • Prepare Deal and Pitch Materials: Customize presentations and proposals with strategic insights that resonate with potential clients.
    • Collaboration & Mentorship: Coordinate closely with the business development team for smooth transitions from origination to execution. Mentor analysts, sharing best practices in sourcing and relationship management.
     
    What We Are Looking For

    • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field with 1–3 years of business development experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar environment, ideally with a SaaS focus.
    • Analytical Skills: Understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, etc.), financial statements, and basic M&A deal structures.
    • Interpersonal & Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience building rapport with senior executives and founders.
    • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple leads simultaneously. Self-driven and eager to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
     
    What We Offer

    • Competitive Compensation & Upside: Strong base salary with aggressive bonus structures tailored to performance.
    • Professional Development: Fast-track advancement for consistent high performers.
    • Dynamic Culture: A vibrant, entrepreneurial team environment, plus firm-sponsored retreats and social events.
    • Location & Flexibility: Collaborate on-site in Old Town Scottsdale for most of the year; enjoy remote summers.

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