Analyst, Business Development
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at K1. Manhattan Beach · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Find prospective B2B software investments and build executive relationships across technology categories
- Advance M&A opportunities for companies already held in the portfolio
- Create and carry out investment theses focused on enterprise software
- Research enterprise software markets and grow connections with industry contacts
What you bring
- A GED or high school diploma is required, with applicants from every academic major considered
- You can demonstrate leadership, initiative, ambition, teamwork, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- You bring strong analytical, communication, organizational, and detail-management skills
- You work hard, want to learn private equity and enterprise software, and can earn senior executives’ trust
Who this fits
You’ll suit a relationship-driven analyst role if you want to prospect for software investments, support portfolio-company M&A, and study enterprise software markets. The position is based in Manhattan Beach, California, and requires you to represent K1 with senior executives.
From the employer
Position Summary:
K1 is seeking a Private Equity Business Development Analyst to join our expanding team in Manhattan Beach, CA. At the front lines of our success, Analysts identify and build relationships with executives at exceptional companies that are identified as investment candidates for the fund. Analysts develop an expansive knowledge of a variety of businesses and business models, as well as an intricate understanding of business fundamentals. Candidates are expected to have stellar written and verbal communication skills and a strong record of leadership accomplishments. We encourage applicants of all majors to apply. Most importantly, the right candidate will fit the values of K1 – Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identifying new flagship investments in B2B software by prospecting and driving relationships with executives across numerous vertical and horizontal technologies;
- Managing and driving strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies;
- Developing and executing on investment theses within enterprise software;
- Conducting proprietary market research within enterprise software;
- Expanding K1's relationship network with key industry contacts;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated leadership ability;
- Initiative, professional ambition, team orientation;
- Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit;
- Excellent analytical and communications capabilities, organizational discipline, attention to detail;
- Strong work ethic and interest in learning about private equity and the enterprise software industry;
- Ability to build trust and support with senior executives as the face of K1;
- GED/HS Diploma- first generation college students are encouraged to apply.
Perks:
- Unlimited PTO, plus holidays
- 401(k) plans & profit sharing
- Company and teamwide outings
- Volunteer opportunities and intramural K1 sports teams
- Electric vehicle stipend.
About K1:
K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap AI-powered software. Dedicated to transforming lives and industries by building category leaders in technology, K1 has invested in over 275 companies since inception.
Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners early with founders and management teams to build AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.
For more information, visit k1.com and follow K1 Investment Management on LinkedIn
As of the date of this posting, K1 Investment Management, LLC reasonably expects to pay $85,000 plus a competitive bonus structure for the position of Business Development Analyst.
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