Deal Origination Coordinator

Deal Origination Coordinator

Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)

About This Role

This Deal Origination Coordinator description represents the type of early-career origination, sourcing, and pipeline management roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of our platform gain access to exclusive buy-side and origination-focused investment roles that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai .

About the Opportunity

Lower middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, and investment platforms within our network may seek a detail-oriented Deal Origination Coordinator to support deal sourcing efforts, relationship management, and pipeline execution .

Individuals in roles like this work closely with senior investment professionals to ensure origination activities are well-coordinated, data-driven, and aligned with the firm’s investment strategy. The environment is typically lean and fast-paced, offering exposure to how proprietary deal flow is generated and advanced through the funnel.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Pipeline Coordination

• Support outbound and inbound deal sourcing initiatives across target industries

• Track and manage deal flow through internal CRM and pipeline management systems

• Coordinate follow-ups with founders, intermediaries, and sponsor partners

Relationship & Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of founder, intermediary, and sponsor interactions

• Organize contact databases and ensure timely updates on relationship activity

• Support preparation of outreach lists and targeting materials

Screening & Early-Stage Analysis

• Assist with initial screening of potential investment opportunities

• Prepare high-level company summaries, teasers, and screening materials

• Support preliminary financial analysis and market assessments

Research & Market Coverage

• Conduct market and industry research to identify origination targets

• Track competitive activity and deal trends across focus sectors

• Support development of origination theses and targeting strategies

Internal Reporting & Team Support

• Prepare pipeline dashboards, sourcing reports, and internal presentations

• Support investment team meetings related to origination activity

• Assist with coordination between origination and execution teams

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Direct exposure to proprietary deal origination processes

• Hands-on involvement in relationship-driven investing

• Visibility into how deals move from first contact to diligence

• Accelerated learning in sourcing strategy, private equity markets, and transaction workflows

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for origination and sourcing-focused roles.

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM and deal tracking tools is a plus

• Basic understanding of private equity, M&A, and transaction processes

Experience (Formal or Informal)

• Prior internships or experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, sales, or business development is beneficial

• Demonstrated interest in deal sourcing, relationship management, or investment origination

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive and process-oriented mindset

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

• Comfort interacting with external stakeholders

• Coachability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing origination-focused and buy-side roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes

• Targeted search across private equity, independent sponsors, venture capital, and corporate development

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach to investment professionals and origination leaders

• Support initiating warm conversations beyond traditional job portals

Execution & Tracking Support

• Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach

• End-to-end administrative support during the search process

Interview & Case Preparation

• Preparation for sourcing, screening, and origination-focused interviews

• Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring and placement process

Learn More or Apply

To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:

careerlaunch.ai

Career Launch AI offers access to a curated job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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