This position requires candidates to be located in Dallas, Texas. The role offers flexibility with both remote work and in-office options available.
Firm Overview:
SIG Partners (“SIG”) is a Texas-based, lower middle market private equity investment firm and advisor to independent sponsors and acquisition entrepreneurs. SIG provides acquisition support and direct equity capital investment through proprietary strategies and relationships to create value for entrepreneurs, investors, and the companies in which we invest. Over the last five years, SIG has completed 30 acquisitions across a range of industries including healthcare, business services, government services, home services (roofing, plumbing, HVAC, etc.), niche manufacturing, and distribution. More information can be found on our website here:
Position Description:
The Private Equity Business Development Associate will lead private equity deal sourcing initiatives across a wide range of acquisition target industries. The Associate will be responsible for direct outreach and relationship building with investment bankers, brokers, other transaction intermediaries, and business owners. The Associate will execute and manage proprietary deal sourcing projects and support overall business development and marketing initiatives of the firm. The Associate will manage outbound initiatives, inbound deal flow, provide initial analysis and review of acquisition opportunities, and share insights with the SVP of Business Development. The Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Founding Partners and interact directly with management teams and external advisors, lenders, and investors.
The investment team will provide hands-on private equity training which will equip the Associate with the skills and resources needed to execute responsibilities effectively and efficiently. This is a career-path role for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
Associate responsibilities include:
● Manage and respond to inbound deal flow over email (respond quickly and tactfully).
● Score business acquisition opportunities using criteria checklist.
● Present actionable opportunities via bullet points to SVP of Business Development & Partners.
● Review materials to gather critical information and request data (email or phone call) to fill in gaps.
● Proactively hunt for new acquisition opportunities via deal sourcing platforms.
● Manage and build our proprietary list of business acquisition intermediaries.
● Coordinate in-person networking events periodically.
● Support SVP of Business Development with various tasks and initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications:
SIG is seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, creative, and accomplished self-starter who has:
● Performance-driven and entrepreneurial work style.
● Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
● Excellent detail orientation, organizational, and time management skills with desire to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven lean team environment.
● Intermediate Excel capabilities and fast typing speed.
● Strong follow-through on delegated tasks and assignments.
● (Preferred) 1-3 years of prior experience in direct sales, managing and building a pipeline of prospects.
We are seeking:
● Highly motivated candidates who have a strong interest in the private equity field.
● Curiosity in how businesses work.
● Tenacious approach to executing tasks as assigned. Resourceful with a strong ability to think independently.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital or partnership status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, national origin or any other category protected by law.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with previous experience.
To be considered for this position send your resume to recruiting@sigpartners.com and take both assessments here: