UK Business Development Associate in London

JEGI LEONIS seeks to hire a Business Development Associate to join its team in London. JEGI LEONIS is a leading M&A advisor to companies across the global technology, software, media, and business services sectors. The firm works with founders, financial sponsors, and multinational corporations on a wide range of strategic transactions, providing professionals with exposure to high-profile clients and complex advisory engagements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Business Development Associates at JEGI LEONIS are responsible for sourcing and developing new M&A and capital advisory opportunities across the technology and technology services sectors.
• The role focuses on building relationships with founders, executives, financial sponsors, and other market participants while supporting the firm's business development efforts.
• Drawing on existing technology sector relationships and experience to develop new business opportunities for JEGI LEONIS.
• Originating M&A advisory opportunities within middle market software, SaaS, and technology-enabled companies.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive coverage strategy across financial sponsors, accounting firms, law firms, and direct company outreach.
• Building and maintaining relationships with founders, executives, investors, and other intermediaries to identify potential transaction opportunities.
• Managing outbound business development activity and maintaining an active pipeline of prospective clients.
• Collaborating with senior bankers to qualify opportunities, coordinate outreach efforts, and support the firm's origination strategy.

Specific Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong communication and relationship‑building skills, a demonstrated interest in business development and transaction origination, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate strong commercial judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the confidence to engage professionally with senior executives, investors, and other market participants.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, enterprise software sales, business development, or a related client‑facing role.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in outbound business development, relationship management, or origination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to sourcing and developing new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with financial statements, financial modeling, and M&A transactions preferred.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Expected Compensation

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred compensation. JEGI LEONIS also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

• Group Life Assurance at 4x base salary.
• Employee Assistance Plan - Employees wellbeing arrangement with a 24/7 UK‑based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance.
• Access to a private medical insurance scheme, which provides comprehensive private medical cover, including optical and dental benefits.
• A workplace pension scheme, with employees being automatically enrolled in line with statutory requirements.

About JEGI LEONIS

JEGI LEONIS is a pre‑eminent M&A advisory firm for the global technology, software, media, and business services industries. We advise founders, investors, and global corporations on a range of transactions, including buyside and sell‑side M&A, recapitalizations, divestitures, and debt advisory solutions. JEGI LEONIS is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Boston, San Francisco, and Austin. Our global team of over 80 professionals provides deep sector expertise enabling tailored support for each client and driving overall value.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JEGI LEONIS is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and recruit, hire and promote employees based on merit, qualifications and business needs.