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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, utilizing public records and databases. Proficient in maintaining accurate information and communicating findings effectively in English.
Highest-signal resume keywords
M&A ExperienceStrong Research SkillsExcel ProficiencyBusiness EvaluationEnglish Communication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Business EvaluationResearch SkillsData AnalysisCompany Size EstimationProfitability EstimationPipeline ManagementSummarization SkillsAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Positive AttitudeProblem SolvingIndependent JudgmentCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelAcquisition Pipeline Tracker
Industry Keywords
M&ACorporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquitySmall-Business Screening
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Research and identify small businesses in targeted industries and geographic markets
- Build and maintain a pipeline of fully researched, call-ready acquisition opportunities in the shared Acquisition Pipeline Tracker
- Conduct initial screening based on company size, years in business, location, and other target criteria
- Research businesses using public records, licensing databases, trade groups, LinkedIn, and other available sources
- Estimate company size and potential profitability when financial statements are unavailable
- Identify business owners and determine the best available contact information
- Prepare concise business summaries for the principal before owner outreach
- Evaluate and score acquisition targets against established six-point criteria and provide reasoning
- Prepare short follow-up emails for unreachable business owners
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date information in the shared Acquisition Pipeline Tracker
- Communicate regularly with the principal regarding progress, findings, and search strategy
- Identify targets with recurring revenue, diversified customers, growing industries, competitive advantages, and limited technology-disruption exposure
- Support development of an organized acquisition-opportunity pipeline
Requirements
What you’ll need- Exceptional English communication skills, written and verbal (C1 level minimum)
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude and eagerness to work with others and solve problems
- Previous experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, search fund investing, or similar small-business screening/evaluation
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong research skills using public records, licensing databases, LinkedIn, trade groups, and other sources
- Ability to estimate company size and potential profitability using indirect indicators
- Strong independent judgment in identifying acquisition targets
- Strong written communication skills and ability to summarize businesses clearly and concisely
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate research and company information
- Ability to evaluate businesses based on industry growth, technology disruption, customer concentration, recurring revenue, supplier dependence, and competitive advantages
- Fluent English required for all positions
- Resume or other application documentation must be submitted in English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote position; work from any place in the world
- Take your local holidays
- Paid vacation
- Professional growth opportunities, including training and development
- Performance-based incentives