Business Development Executive- Financial Services Deal Origination - job 1 of 2

We’re recruiting a results-driven business development executive to fuel M&A pipelines for our client within the Financial Services sector. In this hunter role, you’ll identify and qualify potential acquisition targets, engage directly with owners/founders, and open doors for institutional buyers. If you love high-quality outreach, senior-level conversations, and building trust with entrepreneurs, this is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Run targeted, high-volume outreach to privately held companies across multiple sectors to source qualified opportunities.
• Lead discovery calls: assess financial profile, ownership, motives to transact, and timing.
• Build rapport with owners/C-suite; guide them through early exploration. Be consultative, not pushy.
• Qualify opportunities against revenue, profitability, growth, and deal fit. Document clearly in the CRM.
• Present buyer interest professionally and coordinate warm handoffs to the deal team.
• Track activity, conversion metrics, and pipeline health; share weekly insights.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Stay sharp on market dynamics, valuation trends, and deal activity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of B2B sales with consistent quota attainment.
• Comfortable engaging owners and senior executives. Strong executive presence and communication.
• Solid commercial acumen. Quick study across industries and business models.
• Proficient with modern CRMs (Salesforce/HubSpot or similar)
• Self-directed, accountable, and effective in a remote setting.
• Working knowledge of core financial statements and business metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in financial services (e.g., wealth management, commercial lending, advisory).
• Exposure to M&A/corporate finance or business valuation concepts.
• Experience discussing financials with business owners (income statement, balance sheet basics).
• MBA or other advanced business credential.
• Track record in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments.
• Openness to pursue relevant securities licensing (e.g., Series 79/63) if required by role scope.

• Base Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based incentive plan with no cap. On-Target Earnings (OTE): $125,000 – $300,000+ annually depending on performance.
• Medical, dental, vision; wellness resources; professional development support.
• Paid Time Off
• 100% remote within the U.S.; minimal travel for team events or conferences.

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