Business Development Intern

About the Role

Transacta Capital is a buy-side advisory firm serving family offices, tech-enabled businesses, and private equity firms. The organization focuses on identifying high-potential acquisition and investment targets across the US, India, Latin America, and the Middle East. Acting as an extension of clients’ M&A teams, Transacta Capital supports end-to-end deal sourcing and evaluation. Team members gain exposure to cross-border transactions, diverse industries, and strategic investment decision-making.

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Intern role based in the Pune Division. The intern will support the business development and M&A advisory functions by researching potential targets, industries, and markets across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting market research
• Assisting with lead generation activities
• Preparing outreach lists
• Maintaining accurate records in CRM or tracking tools
• Helping draft emails and presentations
• Participating in client or prospect communication where needed
• Collaborating with senior team members to qualify and prioritize opportunities

The role offers hands-on experience in deal sourcing, exposure to investment and M&A processes, and close mentorship from experienced professionals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation tools, and online research platforms

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market, financial, and industry data.
• Effective communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Lead generation capabilities, with an interest in prospecting, pipeline building, and outreach support.
• Market research skills, including desk research, data gathering, and synthesis of findings into concise reports.
• Customer service orientation, with a professional, responsive, and detail-focused approach to client interactions.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Interest in M&A, private equity, and cross-border transactions is highly beneficial.