D. E. Shaw
Cove Private Equity Deal Origination Specialist
$130K–$170K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Three to eight years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
About the job
Sources and develops proprietary acquisition opportunities for Cove’s private equity team by building relationships with small- and mid-sized business owners across the U.S.
What you'll do
- Identify and originate investment opportunities through direct outreach, networking, and contact development.
- Create and execute sourcing and marketing strategies using tools and data to prioritize opportunities.
- Build seller relationships and collaborate with the team to share market insights and support the acquisition pipeline.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Three to eight years of relevant experience in deal origination, direct sourcing, client services, or business development within private equity or expert networks.
- Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with small- and mid-sized business owners, particularly across middle America.
- Experience with private equity platforms, expert networks, or similar sourcing-focused environments.
Pay
$130,000 to $170,000 USD base salary
Tools
email, LinkedIn
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