Partnership Development Associate

We are currently partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed services platform seeking a Partnership Development Associate to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with senior leadership, and play a key role in the company's expansion strategy.

About the role

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and wants to make a tangible impact on business growth. You'll have the opportunity to own initiatives, engage directly with business owners and executives, and gain exposure to both strategic partnerships and M&A activity as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite). Weekly travel is expected, with regular visits to prospective partners, industry events, and key market stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, and prospective partners across target markets.
• Proactively identify, research, and engage potential partnership and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market, industry, and company analysis to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Create presentations, outreach campaigns, and executive-level materials for leadership discussions.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Development and executive leadership to evaluate and advance growth opportunities.
• Support transaction-related activities, including market assessments, valuation work, and financial analysis.
• Take ownership of sourcing efforts and help drive opportunities from initial outreach through transaction execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, M&A Business Development, Private Equity, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders.
• Self-starter mentality with a desire to work autonomously and take ownership of projects.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Exposure to M&A, deal sourcing, partnerships, business development, or transaction-related work preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Why join us?

• Join a rapidly growing, acquisitive platform backed by experienced investors.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and ownership from day one.
• Work directly alongside senior executives and key decision-makers.
• Gain unique exposure to business development, strategic partnerships, and M&A in a single role.
• Play a visible role in shaping the future growth of the organization.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where strong performance is recognized and rewarded.
• Access significant career growth opportunities as the company continues to scale.