M&A Market Development Associate

Drive M&A origination and market development across US and Asia Pacific corridors. New York, United States Investment Banking Full Time Posted Oct 3, 2026 About the role We are hiring an M&A Market Development Associate in New York to originate and advance cross-border advisory relationships. You will identify strategic buyers and sellers, cultivate coverage relationships and support live M&A processes spanning technology, healthcare, industrial and financial services themes. This is a client-facing role for someone who can combine market judgement with disciplined deal support — equally comfortable in founder conversations, corporate development meetings and internal deal strategy sessions. Responsibilities Build and execute sector coverage plans for priority M&A themes and geographic corridors Originate conversations with founders, sponsors and corporate development teams Develop buyer lists, strategic rationale memos and outreach sequences for active sell-side / buy-side processes Partner with Analysts and Vice Presidents on pitches, teasers and process materials Track pipeline quality, conversion metrics and relationship follow-ups in the CRMCoordinate with Hong Kong coverage teams on Asia-linked targets, buyers and capital partners Represent IMan at selected industry events and closed-door networking forums Requirements 3–7 years in investment banking M&A, corporate development, PE business development or related origination roles Demonstrated success building relationships and advancing live transaction dialogues Strong commercial writing and presentation skills Working knowledge of M&A process mechanics (valuation, diligence, auction dynamics) Self-starter who can manage a pipeline with limited supervision Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CFA a plus Experience with US–Asia cross-border activity strongly preferred What we offer Competitive base salary plus origination / performance bonus Comprehensive US benefits package Direct partnership with senior bankers on coverage strategy Cross-border travel opportunities between New York and Asia Pacific hubs Professional development and industry membership support Hybrid New York working arrangements outside peak deal periods #J-18808-Ljbffr IMan Investment