Adaptive Teams

Business Development & Deal Origination Associate

Serbia full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

The best deals start with the right relationships. Build them.
Help connect independent sponsors with capital for established, profitable businesses. This is a relationship-first role for someone who understands finance, knows how to follow up without being pushy, and wants to build a smarter deal origination engine—not just chase meeting targets.
About the Company:
Private equity investment group connecting accredited investors with lower middle market acquisition opportunities. The firm provides equity capital to independent sponsors acquiring established, profitable businesses in resilient industries with durable demand. Its focus is on proven businesses, not startups or venture capital.
Location:Fully remote; open to candidates based in Latin America, South Africa, and Europe
Your Mission: Day to Day Responsibilities

Manage outreach replies, follow-ups, introductory calls, and long-term nurture with independent sponsors.

Research and connect with sponsors, M&A professionals, lenders, attorneys, and referral networks.

Understand investment strategies, assess initial fit, gather transaction details, and prepare concise internal handoffs.

Explain deal-by-deal private equity to suitable accredited investors using approved messaging—no hard selling or performance promises.

Keep CRM records accurate, track next steps, and make sure promising contacts never fall through the cracks.

Develop follow-up cadences, refine sourcing channels, and report on what generates meaningful relationships and qualified deals.

Success isn't about sending the most messages. It's about building trust, creating a pipeline of relevant opportunities, and making relationships compound over time.
Your Toolbox: Skills to be Successful

Around 2–5 years of relevant experience in finance, investing, lending, M&A, financial services, or financially sophisticated B2B business development. Demonstrated ability matters more than a specific career path.

Working familiarity with EBITDA, enterprise value, leverage, and equity financing.

Strong written and spoken English, with a clear, concise, professional communication style.

Excellent organization, CRM discipline, and follow-through.

Persistence without pressure, sound judgment, curiosity, and the ability to qualify genuine opportunities.

A proactive mindset: you can research new audiences, test sourcing channels, and build processes without waiting for a playbook.

Comfort working independently in a lean, fast-moving environment.

Private equity expertise is a plus, not a prerequisite. You should already speak the language of business and finance, though.
Your Perks: What's in it for you

Base salary plus a defined performance bonus.

Shape the CRM, relationship-management process, sourcing strategy, and reporting systems.

Work closely with senior leadership in a lean team, without layers of management.

Progress from managing outreach and follow-ups to leading sponsor relationships and owning a meaningful part of the origination process.

The growth path: Learn the model and own the pipeline in month one; lead sponsor calls and nurture relationships in months two and three; become a trusted point of contact and improve the origination engine by months four to six.
A quick reality check: This isn't a high-volume SDR job, a pure investment-underwriting seat, or a role with a finished playbook. It's for someone who enjoys relationship building, operational detail, and creating opportunities over the long term.
Why Adaptive Teams?
At Adaptive Teams, we don’t just fill positions – we create pathways to success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’re here to help you grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you’re looking for exciting opportunities and, a team that’s as passionate as you are, this is the place to be.
What to Expect from Our Application Process?
Once you apply, you’ll receive an email guiding you through the next steps, including an assessment tailored to the role. Be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case) for further instructions.

We understand your time is valuable, so we strive to keep the assessment process under 45 minutes whenever possible, though some roles may require a slightly longer time investment.

Once selected, you’ll have the chance to schedule your first interview with our team. We aim to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible, so you’ll always know where you stand.
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Business Development & Deal Origination Associate role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Adaptive Teams?
  3. Which of Business Development, CRM and Data Analysis have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, CRM and Data Analysis.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Business Development & Deal Origination Associate role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, CRM and Data Analysis, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Adaptive Teams needs from this hire.

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