Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

Business Development Associate

Career1Source - Executive Recruiting · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$150k/yrFull-time

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a sharp, driven Associate to join the Business Development / Corporate Development team. This individual will play a hands-on role across the full M&A lifecycle—from sourcing and evaluation through execution—while working directly with senior leadership and investors.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of transaction experience who wants more ownership, visibility, and exposure in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Evaluate and execute acquisitions, including financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence
  • Support live deals from initial outreach through close
  • Build and manage a pipeline of acquisition targets across multiple markets
  • Engage directly with business owners and articulate a compelling value proposition
  • Conduct market research and support broader growth strategy initiatives
  • Help build scalable tools and processes to support a growing M&A platform

What We’re Looking For

  • 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, consulting, or transaction advisory
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
  • Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
  • Polished communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • High ownership mentality and genuine interest in M&A and private equity

Why This Role

  • Direct exposure to the full deal lifecycle and live transactions
  • Meaningful interaction with executive leadership and investors
  • Opportunity to help build a national platform from the ground up
  • Strong compensation, equity upside, and long-term career trajectory

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