[Hiring] Deal Sourcing Intern @ETA Street

Role Description

We are looking for a curious and research-driven Deal Sourcing Intern to help us identify hidden gems in the retail and professional services sectors. You'll focus on finding and pre-qualifying small businesses that have been declining or failing to sell. Your primary mission is to find sellers open to offering 50-80%+ seller financing for the acquisition of their business. This is an amazing opportunity for students eyeing careers in Private Equity or aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to learn the ETA process.

• Identify on- and off-market retail and professional service shops through niche directories, trade associations, and legacy forums.
• Research businesses to identify markers of owner fatigue or succession challenges.
• Screen and pre-qualify opportunities based on the owner's willingness to accept high levels of seller-carry financing.
• Organize findings in a CRM (Monday, Attio, HubSpot) and assist with some outreach to motivated sellers.

Qualifications

• Are a curious mind who enjoys unconventional research to find information others miss.
• Have a baseline understanding of key financial ratios and an interest in M&A or search funds.
• Possess strong communication skills and the maturity to engage with business owners.
• Are detail-oriented and enjoy managing a data-driven pipeline.

Requirements

• Monthly stipend + Bonus on deals going under LOI
• Commitment: <10 hrs/week
• Location: Remote
• Note: CPT/OPT may be considered for US-based candidates