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Private Equity Chief Dealmakers

Overview

Chief dealmakers source, develop, negotiate, and close new private equity investments. Their responsibility is to obtain the target company at the best possible terms and, once acquired, work with portfolio company executives to implement an exit strategy as quickly as possible to return value to investors. Chief dealmakers are also known as managing directors, managing partners, and operating partners. 

Salary Range

$100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Master's Degree

Certification/License

None

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average
Personality Traits

Enterprising

Hands On

Social

Career Ladder
Chief Dealmaker

Junior Partner/General Partner

Principal

Senior Associate

Analyst/Associate