Business Development Associate at Valtari

The Role Your mission will be to develop partnerships with middle-market boutique M&A advisories, investment banks, and private equity groups — helping them increase their capability to source and close deals. This is a very hands-on role: you will consider goals and needs of both sides; develop, execute and iterate tactical action plans; and rally the diverse resources of Valtari to help you, including influencing product, pricing and marketing decisions. You will be measured by the number of firms levering Valtari’s analyst service and length of retention. Skills and Attributes Capable of engaging and influencing senior bankers to take action and try something newSignificant practitioner-based exposure to the deal business and understanding of the role and psychology of the high-touch middle market investment bankerImpeccable communication capabilities and instincts, knowing when formality in appearance and speech is appropriate and when a more familiar approach is called forSales-like ability to identify, qualify, open up, develop and continually engage target firmsSelf-starter and independent thinker with significant personal ambition and urgency to make a large business impact for our investment banker community and for Valtari in 2021 and beyondKPI-driven thinking and decision makingUltra-ethical, disciplined work ethic, committed to continuous personal self-improvementIntellectual curiosity Experience At least five years of relevant work experienceExperience as an associate at a boutique M&A investment bank, private equity group, a top-tier strategy consulting firmExperience selling to and advising senior executives/business leadersIdeal candidates have done business development in a startup environment, especially if banking experience was only at the analyst levelMBA welcome but not required if compensated by work experienceExisting professional network in the mergers and acquisitions space is a plus The Benefits of Working at Valtari Competitive salaryEducation stipendFlexible vacationWe provide all the tools and books you needGym membership discountBicycle friendly Please send your CV along with a cover letter to careers@valtari.com