Senior Deal Origination Lead - M&A & Growth Strategy

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career (Deal Origination Track) Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer) About This Opportunity This posting represents the type of Senior Deal Origination Officer roles featured within the Career Launch AI Private Job Board. It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer. Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive investment banking, private equity, and corporate development opportunities that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a deal origination–focused role where early-career professionals support senior leadership in sourcing, qualifying, and advancing transaction opportunities. More information is available at careerlaunch.ai. Representative Role Overview A leading middle-market investment bank, private equity firm, or strategic advisory platform may seek a Senior Deal Origination Officer to support deal sourcing, pipeline development, and client relationship management across M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. While ultimate deal leadership resides with senior partners, this role provides hands-on exposure to the front end of the deal lifecycle , including target identification, outreach strategy, market mapping, and preliminary transaction evaluation. These roles are well-suited for candidates interested in business development, transaction strategy, and long-term advancement into senior coverage or investing roles . Key Responsibilities Support deal origination efforts by identifying potential acquisition targets, buyers, investors, and strategic partners Conduct market mapping and sector research to identify high-probability transaction opportunities Assist in developing and maintaining deal pipelines, CRM systems, and origination dashboards Perform initial financial screening and strategic fit analysis on potential transactions Prepare origination materials , including teasers, pitch decks, and client outreach briefs Support client outreach campaigns , including preparation for meetings and follow-ups Collaborate with senior bankers on relationship management and coverage strategies Coordinate internally with execution teams to transition sourced opportunities into live deals Track transaction progress and assist with pipeline reporting and forecasting Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline Strong interest in deal origination, transaction strategy, and client-facing roles Solid understanding of M&A, capital markets, and investment banking fundamentals Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess strategic and financial attractiveness Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple outreach and research workstreams simultaneously Prior internship or experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, sales, or corporate development is beneficial Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, CRM tools, and financial research platforms Why This Posting Matters This Senior Deal Origination Officer description reflects the types of opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including: Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers Opportunities not posted publicly Warm introductions to hiring managers and deal partners AI-supported job targeting and application support Interview coaching and preparation Career Launch AI members gain access to over 1,000+ curated roles across: Investment Banking Private Equity & Venture Capital Corporate Development Strategic Advisory Corporate Finance Technology (FAANG-level and startups) Product Management Data, Operations, and more How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform designed to help job seekers secure competitive roles more efficiently. Members receive: AI-powered job application automation Personalized recruiter and deal-team outreach Warm introductions to decision-makers Sector-specific resume optimization Interview preparation and ongoing support This posting is an example of the types of positions members may pursue through the platform. How to Access Opportunities Like This To be considered for roles of this type, candidates must enroll in the Career Launch AI platform. Career Launch Assessment Link: #J-18808-Ljbffr TEEMA Solutions Group