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CriticalPoint · 1 week ago

Business Development Associate

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

CriticalPoint is a firm focused on deal origination, seeking a Business Development Associate to join their team. This role involves fostering relationships with business owners on behalf of private equity clients and gaining exposure to investment operations and deal execution.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Actively market our clients’ brands and services to a broad range of business owners across a variety of industries

Develop and nurture relationship with key C-Suite executives and decision-making personnel at target companies

Manage relationships with senior deal team professionals and top M&A talent

Source opportunities by addressing prospective targets imminent needs

Coordinate various aspects of due diligence to support client execution initiatives

Obtain SIE, 79 and 63 licenses. These will be paid for and scheduled by the firm

Qualification

Client managementCold-callingExcelPowerPointResilienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingAttention to detailPositive attitude

Required

Client management background and service orientation

Positive and resilient attitude

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to forge deep personal relationships very quickly

Desire to exceed expectations

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Working knowledge of the business world with the opportunity to substantially expand and deepen your understanding of a variety of businesses, business models, and industries

Demonstrated history of professionalism, accountability, resourcefulness, and integrity

Preferred

Cold-calling or sales experience

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and comfortable with database management (i.e. - CRM)

Strong preference for local Los Angeles applicants

Benefits

Obtain SIE, 79 and 63 licenses. These will be paid for and scheduled by the firm

Company

CriticalPoint

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CriticalPoint provides tailored financial solutions through a trusted platform, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital.

Founded in 2012

Manhattan Beach, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.criticalpointpartners.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Matt Young

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Alexander Chefetz

Managing Director - Consumer & Business Services

Recent News

PR Newswire

CriticalPoint Strengthens New York Investment Banking Team with Alexander Chefetz as Managing Director

2025-10-06

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