Elevation | Sourcing Associate
THE ROLE
Alpine Investors is seeking a Sourcing Associate to join its direct deal originations team. This dynamic position will focus across Alpine’s investments in software and services and will consist of (i) researching and identifying markets to invest in, (ii) compiling lists of prospective companies and their executives, (iii) reaching out directly to CEOs/Owners with a well-crafted message to gauge their interest in selling, and (iv) evaluating the fundamentals and growth opportunities of potential investments. Given the exposure in this role, associates will develop their own investing judgment and have opportunities to shape our investment criteria as they build expertise in markets. Target start date for this role is as soon as possible.
The direct sourcing team within Alpine Operations Group (known as “Elevation”) provides a critical service to Alpine and its portfolio companies. The Elevation team creates more optionality and opportunities for investments across the Alpine portfolio and has allowed Alpine to increase the volume of closed deals since the team was launched in 2021.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Utilize databases and internet research to compile lists of prospective acquisition targets
- Create and execute outbound outreach strategies that result in engaging business owners/CEOs in a discussion to sell. Methods may include cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, in-person visits and more.
- Conduct introductory conversations with owners/CEOs of prospective businesses and build rapport
- Qualify deal opportunities you generate against our investment criteria
- Present market research and new investment opportunities to internal stakeholders
- Complete ad hoc projects which may focus on sourcing workflows, pipeline analysis, or Alpine’s investing strategy
- Participate in a variety of firm-wide activities and team-bonding events
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree – interest in business, entrepreneurship, finance, or sales
- 2+ years of experience in direct deal sourcing or business development with a proven track record of success
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
- Curious mindset, desire to learn, and ability to implement feedback
- Self-starter that thrives in ambiguous environments
- Relationship-driven
ABOUT ALPINE
Alpine is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with offices in New York City and Austin that is reimagining private equity. As of December 31, 2024, Alpine has $18B+ in assets under management. Alpine seeks to demonstrate that pursuing and investing in passionate individuals is the key to building enduring companies and delivering market-leading returns.
Alpine Operations Group (“AOG”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpine that provides services to the Alpine funds and their portfolio companies. These services include value creation, talent management, and direct sourcing.
Alpine is proud to be a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment, a certified B-Corporation organization, a Great Place to Work, and an Inc. Top Founder Friendly firm. The Alpine team believes in hiring for attributes and experience, and our team (across Alpine and AOG) includes 150+ professionals with diverse investing, sourcing, operations, and finance backgrounds.
DE&I AT ALPINE
At Alpine, we believe that by welcoming people from all backgrounds, we can build exceptional teams and cultivate communities of excellence. We strive to create an organization where everyone is celebrated, heard, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. These beliefs and actions are true to Alpine’s PeopleFirst philosophy, rooted in how we invest, hire, and show up daily. To learn more about our PeopleFirst approach, please read our latest Force For Good Report.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the opportunity or timeline, please contact Sam Stuart at sstuart@alpineinvestors.com.