Access Holdings · 1 day ago
Vice President of Business Development
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAccess Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. They are seeking a driven Vice President of Business Development to manage and scale the firm’s origination and deal execution processes, focusing on platform and add-on acquisitions.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to development of overall strategy for strategic origination at Access Holdings
Support definition of thesis focal areas and subsequently form and validate 'want to own' lists
Build and strengthen relationships with advisors and executives in thesis areas
Ensure origination efforts are structured and aligned, data-driven, and measurable
Refine and execute research-driven sourcing campaigns, converting insights into targeted outreach
Integrate digital platforms, content, and AI-driven tools to enhance engagement with potential targets
Integrate CRM, digital platforms, and AI-driven tools to standardize and scale origination across the team
Ensure all professionals contribute consistently to pipeline building and tracking
Cultivate relationships with sector-focused advisors, company executives, industry leaders, operators, trade associations, and intermediaries
Represent the firm with credibility, humility, and curiosity, building enduring relationships
Ensure origination processes are consistently applied, tracked, and improved
Model and reinforce a culture of rigor, persistence, and urgency in pipeline management
Partner with investment and portfolio company teams to align origination with strategic growth priorities
Train, mentor, and develop junior professionals to build a high-performing business development team
Work within a team-based pursuit model, ensuring collaboration across research, investment, and portfolio teams
Collaborate with team to develop social media content strategies to support origination efforts, leveraging full depth of Access leadership and deal team
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or corporate development, with demonstrated origination success
Comfort with CRM platforms, AI/automation, and digital origination tools
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills — able to influence and hold peers accountable without direct authority
Proven ability to support origination functions in a systematic, disciplined, and scalable manner
Exceptional relationship-building skills: ability to build trust quickly and sustain it over the long term
Balances strategic foresight with urgency and execution discipline
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable in a growth-oriented, high-expectation culture
High EQ combined with strong judgment in assessing and advancing opportunities
Committed to building enduring businesses and contributing to Access's long-term success
Owns the Challenge by stepping up, taking responsibility, and leading with accountability
Stays Curious and Hungry, continuously learning and seeking better ways to build
Demonstrates Empathy with Actions, investing in people as much as businesses
Lives Excellence as a Habit, approaching every detail with consistency and high standards
Acts as a Business Builder, rolling up sleeves to create enduring companies that thrive for generations
Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
Demonstrated history of sourcing and managing deal flow in a private equity or related investment context
Willingness to travel extensively for relationship building, conferences, and portfolio/company engagement
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree strongly preferred
Company
Access Holdings
Access Holdings is a Baltimore-based private equity firm that offers direct investment opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin McAllister
Founder
Michael Rodgers
Partner
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