M&A Business Development Associate

We’re Hiring: Business Development Associate Intern (Commission-Based) | Inflection Point Partners Inflection Point Partners is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Associate Intern to join our team for an initial 3-6 month internship with commission upside plus the potential for a full-time role. About IPP Inflection Point Partners is an intermediary and investment firm focused on the lower middle market . We work closely with private equity firms, founders, and operators to source proprietary investment opportunities, support retained buy-side searches, and help connect the right businesses with the right capital partners. Our approach is relationship-driven, founder-friendly, and built around deep sector focus within business and field services. What the role will involve

• Building and maintaining coverage on private equity sponsors, including tracking which firms are actively investing, in which sectors, and under what criteria
• Supporting retained search engagements by helping rematch opportunities across our buyer network when needed
• Conference planning and execution, including events such as ACG, with responsibility for attendee targeting, meeting coordination, and follow-up
• Setting appointments and helping manage outbound business development activity
• Maintaining CRM and pipeline data so our outreach and sponsor coverage remain current and actionable
• Assisting with research, market mapping, and live deal tracking across our target sectors
• Helping prepare internal summaries, buyer lists, and outreach materials for active opportunities

Who we are looking for

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced deal environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in private equity, M&A, business development, and lower middle market investing
• Able to synthesize information quickly and communicate clearly
• Detail-oriented and willing to take ownership of projects
• Prior exposure to finance, investing, sales, or business development is helpful, but hustle, judgment, and attitude matter most

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants real exposure to private equity coverage, deal sourcing, investor outreach, and lower middle market transaction activity . If you or someone you know may be a fit, please reach out directly or send a note to discuss. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job