WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strategic & Intellectually Curious: You are analytical, resourceful, and enjoy identifying patterns and opportunities others overlook.
• Strong Communicator: You’re articulate, confident, and comfortable engaging with investment banks, executives, founders, and internal stakeholders.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You know how to manage competing priorities, track outreach, and maintain clean CRM records. You bring structure to ambiguity, drive projects forward, and document your work in a repeatable way.
• Professional & Discreet: You understand the sensitivities of working with senior executives and confidential information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from a rigorous academic program
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to self-educate
• Resilience and persistence when faced with dead-ends or rejection

Preferred:

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or investment sourcing
• Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting Degree
• Experience with CRM systems and digital outreach tools

Base Salary: $70,000 – $100,000 (dependent on skills and experience) + performance bonus
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE

Valore is hiring a driven and commercially minded individual to join its investment team. This role is designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, sourcing, and relationship-building. You will play an integral role in identifying and initiating new investment opportunities, contributing to the firm’s proprietary deal flow engine and long-term growth.
This is a full-time role based in our Los Angeles office (5 days/week).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deal Sourcing: Research and identify privately held businesses or corporate carve-out opportunities that align with Valore’s investment focus. Build target lists and support outbound sourcing efforts, with an emphasis on underserved and fragmented sub-sectors.
• Relationship Development: Lead outreach efforts with business owners, intermediaries, and corporate development teams. Serve as an ambassador of the firm’s reputation and long-term partnership philosophy.
• Market Research: Build thematic knowledge in targeted sectors. Analyze industry trends, map competitive landscapes, and contribute to the development of sector-specific investment theses.
• Investment Process Support: Work closely with the investment team to evaluate and prioritize new opportunities through early-stage diligence. Provide process support across the full deal lifecycle, from initial sourcing through execution.
• Internal Briefings: Prepare concise briefing documents, opportunity summaries and sector insights for weekly pipeline and investment committee discussions.