Business Development Analyst

<p><strong>Company Description</strong> Arcadia Capital is a premier strategic advisor and investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for middle-market technology and technology services companies. The firm brings together more than 50 years of industry experience and has advised on over 100 completed transactions representing more than $50 billion in aggregate transaction value. We combine deep sector expertise with a global network of strategic and financial partners to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Business development is the engine of our firm. Every mandate we win starts with the work this seat supports: identifying the right companies, researching them, and getting our senior bankers in the room.</p><p>This is an entry-level role. No banking experience is required. We will train you on our full business development system, which we have spent years building and consider a core competitive advantage. What we cannot train is motivation. We are looking for someone hungry, competitive, and relentless about details, who wants to earn a long-term seat in technology investment banking.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and market data and generate clear insights.</li><li>Experience conducting market research and industry analysis, ideally within technology, software, or financial services.</li><li>Knowledge of finance concepts and comfort with transaction-related materials, financial metrics, and valuation basics.</li><li>Ability to create and deliver professional presentations, including pitch decks and client-facing materials.</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration and external client interactions.</li><li>Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or pipeline management tools; experience with artificial intelligence tools is a plus.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field; relevant internships or experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development preferred.</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in the technology and software ecosystem and willingness to learn continuously.</li></ul>