Associate, Business Development (Buy-Side Investment Banking)

G2 Capital Advisors•Boston, MA

14d•$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About G2 G2 Capital Advisors ( www.g2cap.com ) is a multi-product, sector-focused investment bank and financial advisory firm. Founded on the belief that middle-market advisory firms can do more, G2 partners with clients to navigate opportunities for growth, address operational or financial challenges, and execute complex capital markets transactions. What sets us apart? We’re not your typical investment bank or restructuring advisory firm. Our team brings together a balanced mix of operational insight, executive leadership, investment acumen, and financial advisory expertise. This diverse experience allows us to deliver tailored solutions that align with our clients’ strategic and financial goals, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful partnership. At G2, we thrive on collaboration, innovation and impact. We seek entrepreneurial, driven and intellectually curious individuals to join us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. About the Role G2’s Buy-Side team seek to become trusted advisors and long-term partners in growing our client’s businesses through strategic M&A initiatives. G2’s approach to buy-side advisory is strategic, tailored, flexible, and results-driven. We're building out our team to meet the demands of rapid company growth and market demand. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team at a growth-minded firm. Location: Boston, MA office location Workplace Model : At the time of this posting, G2 currently operates in a hybrid model with 4 days required in the office. These in-office requirements may be adjusted based on the needs of the business.

Requirements

3-4 years of experience in a business development environment
Experience selling and closing corporate deals
Experience with C-level client base
Demonstrated discipline in relationship management best practices – patient & consistent follow through with results orientation, strong project management skills
Intellectual curiosity, active listening and results-oriented
Strong entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build a book of business in close collaboration with transaction execution teams
Strong expertise in Excel, PowerPoint and CRMs (preferably Salesforce)
A natural curiosity to understand how and why things work; with a drive to dig deeper and uncover the best solutions
A strong sense of accountability and meticulous attention to detail, demonstrated by owning mistakes and seeking help when needed
An enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated attitude; consistently approaching challenges with determination and optimism to achieve exceptional results
A commitment to fostering collaboration by sharing knowledge, resources, ideas, and constructive feedback to build stronger teams
A track record of acting with integrity, consistently choosing to do what’s right-even when it’s difficult or unnoticed
Exceptional business acumen including listening, written, and oral communication skills paired with a proven ability to manage up and across diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated success in key client-facing roles, building and maintaining strong, productive relationships with both existing and prospective clients
G2 is unable to offer employment sponsorship for our roles. As such, candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. to qualify for consideration.

Responsibilities

Work as a part of a deal team to engage with new prospects (acquisition targets) for an already established book of clients
Conduct high volume calling to engage and establish relationships with C-level executives and business owners
Organize creative prospecting activities that generate new acquisition opportunities
Engage with business owners and discuss the options available to them including M&A
Build and maintain long term relationships with key stakeholders at target companies
Manage the full M&A process with clients from initial outreach to completion of an acquisition
Track and record metrics throughout the process utilizing internal CRM
Meet and exceed business development goals individually and as a team
Keep current and updated on trends impacting G2’s industry sectors
Manage high-stakes deadlines with grace and poise, delivering top-quality work when it matters most
Provide timely, concise updates to internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment and smooth coordination on every deal
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying proactive and organized to meet deadlines and keep every engagement on track
The responsibilities of this role will evolve with business needs, giving you the opportunity to grow and develop along with us