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M&A Origination Analyst @ CUL

Rosemont, ILOnsiteFull-time
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Summary:

A hands-on M&A role focused on high-volume outbound sourcing, cold outreach, and initial pitch execution. This role will focus on lead generation and initial qualification (first contact to introductory call) of small-to-mid-market business owners, founders, and independent operators. This role will report to the Vice President, Corporate Development.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain lists of target companies utilizing databases like PitchBook, Crunchbase, LinkedIn, as well as 3rd party AI M&A targeting tools

• Execute structured outbound campaigns via cold email, LinkedIn messaging, layered marketing, and cold calling to engage business owners

• Conduct introductory screening calls to gauge founder interest, assess strategic fit, and gather high-level operational metrics

• Meticulously track all outreach, notes, and pipeline stages inside the CRM

• Seamlessly transition qualified, interested founders to senior corporate development professionals or investment analysts for advanced discussions

Requirements:

• High resilience, exceptional phone presence, and the ability to handle high rejection rates associated with cold outreach

• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication to quickly build rapport with busy business founders

• Strong time management skills to manage a high volume of daily touchpoints without letting leads drop

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, communications, or a related field

• Extensive M&A technical knowledge is helpful but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Competencies:

• Energetic

• Persuasive

• Basic commercial and financial literacy

• Process oriented

• Resilient

• Resourceful

• Tactful

• Accountable

Target Compensation: $75,000 per year. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).

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