M&A Origination Specialist
Career Launch AI
New York, NY
M&A Origination Specialist
Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)
About This Opportunity
This posting represents the type of M&A Origination Specialist roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.
Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive finance, consulting, and technology opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career investment banking role focused on identifying, sourcing, and cultivating M&A opportunities and client relationships.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
Representative Role Overview
A leading investment bank or corporate development team may seek an M&A Origination Specialist to actively source and generate potential merger and acquisition opportunities, manage client relationships, and coordinate internal deal teams. This role is ideal for candidates who want to combine strategic business development with exposure to live M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, source, and cultivate potential M&A opportunities with corporate clients and industry partners
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective deals, tracking deal flow and opportunity status
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and benchmarking to inform transaction strategy
Collaborate with senior bankers or deal teams to structure transactions and assess potential value
Prepare pitch materials, investment memoranda, and client-facing presentations
Coordinate due diligence processes and data room management as needed
Maintain relationships with clients, intermediaries, and industry stakeholders to support ongoing business development
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
Strong analytical and research skills with an ability to assess strategic opportunities
Excellent relationship management and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple sourcing and deal pipelines simultaneously
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills
Prior internship or experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or consulting is beneficial
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, and financial research tools
Why This Posting Matters
This M&A Origination Specialist description reflects the types of opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including:
Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers
Opportunities not posted publicly
Warm introductions to hiring managers and recruiters
AI-supported job targeting and application support
Interview coaching and preparation
Career Launch AI members gain access to over 1,000+ curated roles across:
Investment Banking & Corporate Finance
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Corporate Development & Strategy
Strategy Consulting
Technology (FAANG-level and startups)
Product Management
Data, Operations, and more
How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform designed to help job seekers secure competitive roles more efficiently. Members receive:
AI-powered job application automation
Personalized recruiter outreach
Warm introductions to decision-makers
Sector-specific resume optimization
Interview preparation and ongoing support
This posting is an example of the types of positions members may pursue through the platform.
How to Access Opportunities Like This
To be considered for roles of this type, candidates must enroll in the Career Launch AI platform.
Career Launch Assessment Link:
https://careerlaunch.ai/assessment
Once enrolled, members receive:
Access to the exclusive job board
Personalized recruiter outreach
Automated job applications
Coaching and interview preparation
Ongoing support until placement