Open Position

Deal Sourcing Consultant

Location: Remote, with travel as needed

Engagement: Independent contractor

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, highly connected Deal Sourcing Consultant to originate attractive private equity investment opportunities, with particular interest in retail and in food and agriculture industries. 

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The ideal candidate has substantial investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory experience and an established network of business owners, executives, bankers, brokers, investors, and industry professionals. This is a flexible, fractional role for someone who can identify opportunities, open doors, and bring qualified deals to the firm while continuing other compatible professional activities.

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Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a focused pipeline of investment opportunities across our four target industries: retail, consumer products, food and agriculture, and media and entertainment.

• Screen opportunities against the fund’s investment criteria, including strategic fit, financial quality, growth potential, valuation, and transaction feasibility, with a focus on businesses generating at least $5 million of EBITDA.

• Develop relationships with business owners, management teams, investment bankers, brokers, family offices, and industry executives.

• Introduce qualified opportunities, advance conversations with owners and advisers, and support diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiations.

• Attend industry conferences, management meetings, and site visits as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or M&A transaction advisory.

• Demonstrated success sourcing or originating private equity, M&A, or capital-raising opportunities.

• Strong relationships in one or more of the following sectors, with retail most preferred: retail; consumer products; food and agriculture; media and entertainment.

• Strong understanding of company financials, valuation, transaction structures, and deal processes.

• Excellent business judgment, communication skills, and credibility with senior executives and business owners.

• Entrepreneurial, outgoing, persistent, and able to work independently.

• Willing to travel as opportunities require.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced business degree preferred.

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Engagement Structure

This is a fractional independent-contractor opportunity. The expected time commitment, scope, duration, and compensation structure will be discussed with qualified candidates and documented in accordance with applicable law.

How to Apply

Please submit a résumé or professional biography and a brief note describing:

• Your investment and transaction experience.

• Your relevant industry relationships.

• Examples of transactions or investment opportunities you have originated.

• Your location and travel availability.

Applications and referrals may be sent to info@signetmdc.com.