Description

Waud Capital Partners (“WCP”) is a leading middle market private equity firm based in Chicago with over $3 billion in assets under management and a long track record of generating top quartile returns with a unique, research-driven approach to identifying investment opportunities. WCP is seeking an Analyst to join its Business Development team to play an important role in building the franchise and pursuing middle market private equity investments in software, technology, technology-enabled business services. 

The Business Development Analyst will be a key team member in WCP’s continued growth and success, responsible for identifying and building relationships with executives and investment banks and assisting in developing and implementing new business origination processes and procedures across the firm. The right candidate will have high energy, a strong work ethic coupled with a positive and team-oriented attitude, a strong finance background (preferably prior investment banking, private equity, wealth management, or accounting experience), a curious interest in learning new businesses and industries, and a process-oriented workstyle/mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain relationships between the firm and sources of deal flow (e.g., investment banks)
• Expand WCP’s relationship network with key industry contacts
• Develop new sources of deal flow within the intermediary universe and through direct dialogue with industry executives
• Create and prioritize target company lists in collaboration with investment professionals
• Generate acquisition opportunities via direct outreach (calling is a requirement) and industry networking
• Attend conferences, management meetings, introductory meetings with executives and investment bankers – will act as the face of WCP
• Communicate WCP’s value proposition and approach to investing
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as necessary
• Assist in developing proprietary research for new and ongoing investment theses
• Assist in managing internal CRM (process oversight, data entry when necessary) and help produce reporting for firm and deal team review
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or finance, along with a track record of excellent academic performance
• 1 – 3 years of work experience (preferably at an investment bank, private equity firm, consulting firm, sales division or within a  corporate business development role)
• High degree of curiosity, creativity, proactive mentality, and desire to work in entrepreneurial environment
• Maturity and presence to interact with C-level executives as well as key constituents of the firm
• Self-starter with strong sales and communication skills
• Comfortable working within CRM systems and experience with developing summary reports and dashboards
• Strong analytical skills
• A pattern of excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by the individual’s education, career track record, intellect, and professional reputation
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with management teams
• Self-awareness, maturity, and irreproachable integrity
• Must be willing and able to travel (up to 30%)

WCP offers competitive compensation, and we take care of our employees through generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with other ancillary benefits. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we work to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Waud Capital Partners (WCP) is a leading Chicago-based private equity firm that partners with exceptional management teams to acquire or create platforms in the U.S. lower middle market through control-oriented growth equity investments, industry consolidation, buyouts or recapitalizations. WCP targets services businesses in large, growing, fragmented markets within two industries: healthcare services and business and technology services. WCP seeks companies generating strong cash flow that can be grown both organically and through acquisition. Since its founding, WCP has made more than 195 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities. WCP closed its fourth fund in early 2016 with $1.056 billion of total commitment, and it has approximately $2.1 billion in assets under management.