Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
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.
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.
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
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
Assist with initial screening of potential investment opportunities
Prepare high-level company summaries, teasers, and screening materials
Support preliminary financial analysis and market assessments
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
Prepare pipeline dashboards, sourcing reports, and internal presentations
Support investment team meetings related to origination activity
Assist with coordination between origination and execution teams
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
This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for origination and sourcing-focused roles.
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
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
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
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing origination-focused and buy-side roles.
Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes
Targeted search across private equity, independent sponsors, venture capital, and corporate development
Human-led outreach to investment professionals and origination leaders
Support initiating warm conversations beyond traditional job portals
Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach
End-to-end administrative support during the search process
Preparation for sourcing, screening, and origination-focused interviews
Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness
Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring and placement process
To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
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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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