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Samba

Corporate Development Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, private equity, or management consulting with financial modeling skills and ...

Samba

Corporate Development Associate

New York, NY

$160K - $180K/yr

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, private equity, or management consulting with financial modeling skills and ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for business development private equity in the United States is $55,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Business Development professional do in Private Equity?

A Business Development professional in Private Equity is responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities and building relationships with potential investors, portfolio companies, and industry partners. They identify promising companies, conduct market research, and help manage deal pipelines. Additionally, they often participate in negotiations, support due diligence, and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy by expanding its network and identifying new markets or sectors for investment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Business Development professional in Private Equity, and why are they important?

To thrive in Business Development within Private Equity, you need strong financial analysis, deal origination, and market research skills, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or economics. Familiarity with CRM systems, financial modeling software, and data analytics tools is highly valued, along with certifications like CFA or MBA. Exceptional networking, negotiation, and communication skills set top performers apart in building relationships and closing deals. These competencies are crucial for identifying lucrative investment opportunities, fostering partnerships, and driving firm growth in a competitive market.

How does a Business Development professional in Private Equity typically collaborate with investment teams?

Business Development professionals in Private Equity work closely with investment teams by sourcing and screening potential acquisition targets, maintaining relationships with intermediaries, and providing market intelligence. They often facilitate introductions, coordinate initial meetings, and support due diligence efforts by sharing insights from their industry networks. This collaboration ensures that investment teams have a steady pipeline of quality deals and relevant market information, making the process more efficient and strategic.
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Partner - Private Equity Advisory

Partner - Private Equity Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest - one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today's challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

CrossCountry Consulting's Private Equity Practice is an exciting opportunity to make an impact not only with our clients but within our firm. At CrossCountry Consulting we strive to provide a better experience for our premier PE-backed clients and our team.  If you enjoy providing expertise in the fast-paced world of PE, this is a unique opportunity to become part of our growing, collaborative, energetic and entrepreneurial team at CrossCountry Consulting!

What You'll Do:

As a Partner, you will report to the Managing Partner of the Private Equity service line and serve as a member of our leadership team to help continue the rapid growth of our Private Equity practice where we serve as an extension of the PE Sponsors to support portfolio companies' accounting, finance, and technological needs. We work with PE Sponsors and their portfolio investments to drive meaningful and sustainable operational changes across the investment life cycle, enhance ROI and identify opportunities for value creation. You will be accountable for practice leadership, client delivery, and business development.

 

Practice Leadership

  • Serve as a key leader of the Private Equity practice by setting, guiding and directing strategic initiatives in line with CrossCountry's Core Values and other operational areas.
  • Account Management: Cultivate new private equity relationship connections and expand existing client relationships, have a solid understanding of clients' business, and ensure quality of deliverables and satisfaction on engagements.
  • Coaching and Development: Serve as a role model, mentor, and liaison for others; provide coaching and training opportunities for team members leveraging individual skills and the firm's people-first culture.
  • Motivate and Support: Manage project teams by guiding performance against objectives, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors, and encouraging continuous improvement/innovation.
  • Recruiting and Retention: Take an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring and retaining top talent.
  • Thought Leadership: Share expertise in technical domain(s) with team members and clients, including case studies, white papers, learning materials, and other resources.

Client Delivery

  • Provide high-quality consulting services by taking personal ownership for delivering on technical requirements of client engagements that are fact-driven, solution oriented and meet CrossCountry's standard for quality.
  • Partner with our clients and delivery teams, including subject matter experts across the firm, to enable, lead, and manage various deliverables such as: OCFO assessments & roadmaps, acquisition accounting, reporting/FP&A optimization, 13 week cash flows, purchase accounting, working capital true-ups, close process optimization, accounting support, M&A integration, data strategy, organizational assessment/realignment, system implementations, quality of earnings, buy- and sell-side due diligence.
  • Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases - strategy, goal setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan.
  • Supervise execution teams, providing senior project leadership and managing evolving client management needs for operational and change initiatives.
  • Identify, assess, and analyze business problems for area of responsibility, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Business Development

  • Actively purse business development opportunities and market CrossCountry's full range of services to prospective clients, as well as using existing relationships to generate new private equity opportunities
  • Collaborate with the dedicated Business Development Director for the Private Equity practice to generate new opportunities
  • Foster culture of growth and a business development mindset across the Private Equity practice.
  • Act as a thought leader in the market and promote cross-team collaboration across Advisory and TS.

      AI Utilization & Development

  • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
What You'll Bring:
  • 15-20+ years of relevant experience advising PE Sponsors and/or their portfolio investments in either due diligence, technical and/or operational accounting, reporting/FP&A, finance transformation, business process improvement, finance and accounting tech stack, and transactions (e.g. M&A, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, IPO, etc.).
  • Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally
  • Proven leader with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
  • Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a "big picture" perspective
  • Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 40%.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other technical discipline
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Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. 

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
  
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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