Deals Associate Jobs
Deals Associate jobs are open across private equity, investment banking, consulting, and corporate development, from analyst-level to senior associate, with specializations in M&A origination, financial modeling, and transaction execution. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in product marketing, go-to-market strategy, business operations, sales enablement, or digital agency strategy within the technology or digital media sectors.
- Experience analyzing data (using spreadsheets or SQL) to extract business insights and translate metrics into structured, external-facing business narratives.
Preferred qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in product marketing, go-to-market strategy, business operations, sales enablement, or digital agency strategy.
- Experience writing and design-packaging B2B sales claims, advertiser case studies, or structured partner training curriculums.
- Experience designing, launching, or administering partner programs (e.g., agency tiering, partner certifications, or brand badging programs).
- Experience with the creator economy, Influencer Marketing Agencies (IMAs), or third-party digital advertising landscapes.
About the job
Commercial & Segment Activation (CSA) sits at the heart of YouTube Go-To-Market Operations (GTMO), driving the global commercial strategy, partner segmentation, and go-to-market execution that power YouTube's creator and partner ecosystem.
Within CSA, the Brand Deals team leads the end-to-end commercial strategy to capture YouTube's fair share of the rapidly expanding creator sponsorships and influencer marketing ecosystem. Working at the intersection of Creators, Brands, Influencer Marketing Agencies (IMAs), and cross-functional Product and Sales teams, we build the commercial engines, ecosystem partnerships, and go-to-market playbooks that enable creators to diversify and grow their earnings while delivering measurable ROI for advertisers on YouTube.
As an Associate on the Brand Deals Growth Strategy team (3P Enablement), you are the storyteller and commercial activator of the team. Your job is to make sure the market knows exactly how to buy, sell, and win with YouTube Brand Deals.
You will work on the frontline of market adoption: converting raw campaign data into powerful, external-facing advertiser claims and case studies and working closely with the Regional Go-To-Market (RGTM) team to understand local market nuances and deploy custom playbooks on "what it takes to win" in key regions.
At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $124000 - $177000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with regional GTM leads across AMER, EMEA, and APAC to identify localized market barriers, advertiser behavior, and competitive dynamics.
- Act as the central intake lead, synthesizing feedback to identify what resources, playbooks, or product features are needed to win local market share.
- Extract performance metrics from commercial pilots (including hybrid/shopping campaigns and new formats like Posts) to author compelling, data-backed advertiser claims and ROI benchmarks.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to write and publish flagship external case studies that mathematically prove YouTube's full-funnel creator sponsorship value.
- Author comprehensive training curriculums, pitch decks, FAQs, and global GTM playbooks to upskill frontline sales teams and 3P partners. Maintain the central enablement repository, tracking training completion and pipeline velocity to report on regional GTM readiness.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in product marketing, go-to-market strategy, business operations, sales enablement, or digital agency strategy within the technology or digital media sectors.
- Experience analyzing data (using spreadsheets or SQL) to extract business insights and translate metrics into structured, external-facing business narratives.
Preferred qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in product marketing, go-to-market strategy, business operations, sales enablement, or digital agency strategy.
- Experience writing and design-packaging B2B sales claims, advertiser case studies, or structured partner training curriculums.
- Experience designing, launching, or administering partner programs (e.g., agency tiering, partner certifications, or brand badging programs).
- Experience with the creator economy, Influencer Marketing Agencies (IMAs), or third-party digital advertising landscapes.
About the job
Commercial & Segment Activation (CSA) sits at the heart of YouTube Go-To-Market Operations (GTMO), driving the global commercial strategy, partner segmentation, and go-to-market execution that power YouTube's creator and partner ecosystem.
Within CSA, the Brand Deals team leads the end-to-end commercial strategy to capture YouTube's fair share of the rapidly expanding creator sponsorships and influencer marketing ecosystem. Working at the intersection of Creators, Brands, Influencer Marketing Agencies (IMAs), and cross-functional Product and Sales teams, we build the commercial engines, ecosystem partnerships, and go-to-market playbooks that enable creators to diversify and grow their earnings while delivering measurable ROI for advertisers on YouTube.
As an Associate on the Brand Deals Growth Strategy team (3P Enablement), you are the storyteller and commercial activator of the team. Your job is to make sure the market knows exactly how to buy, sell, and win with YouTube Brand Deals.
You will work on the frontline of market adoption: converting raw campaign data into powerful, external-facing advertiser claims and case studies and working closely with the Regional Go-To-Market (RGTM) team to understand local market nuances and deploy custom playbooks on "what it takes to win" in key regions.
At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $124000 - $177000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with regional GTM leads across AMER, EMEA, and APAC to identify localized market barriers, advertiser behavior, and competitive dynamics.
- Act as the central intake lead, synthesizing feedback to identify what resources, playbooks, or product features are needed to win local market share.
- Extract performance metrics from commercial pilots (including hybrid/shopping campaigns and new formats like Posts) to author compelling, data-backed advertiser claims and ROI benchmarks.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to write and publish flagship external case studies that mathematically prove YouTube's full-funnel creator sponsorship value.
- Author comprehensive training curriculums, pitch decks, FAQs, and global GTM playbooks to upskill frontline sales teams and 3P partners. Maintain the central enablement repository, tracking training completion and pipeline velocity to report on regional GTM readiness.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deals associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in financial modeling including LBO, DCF, and merger analysis
- One to three years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance
- Strong command of Excel and PowerPoint for deal presentations and analysis
- Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end M&A or investment transactions
- Ability to conduct industry research, build market maps, and evaluate target companies
Tips for Your Deals Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume for deal exposure
Hiring teams for deals associate roles scan for transaction experience above all else. List every deal you touched, the deal size, your specific role, and the outcome. Generic finance experience without deal context won't move you past the first screen.
Highlight financial modeling depth early
Deals associate postings consistently prioritize LBO, DCF, and merger model fluency. Name the specific model types you've built, the complexity, and the context. Vague references to 'financial modeling experience' read as filler to reviewers who run these processes daily.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deals associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by deal type, not firm size
Whether you want growth equity, buyouts, or strategic M&A matters more than chasing brand-name firms. Filter your search by deal type keywords in the posting. Roles aligned with your existing deal exposure convert to offers at a higher rate than stretch applications.
Prepare a live deal for every interview
Most deals associate interviews include a current-events question on a deal in the news. Walk in with one recent transaction you've analyzed independently, your view on valuation, and what you'd do differently. Generic answers on well-known deals rarely differentiate candidates.
Negotiate comp using comparable deal roles
Base salary for deals associate roles often has less flex than the carry, bonus structure, or co-investment rights. When negotiating, ask specifically about deal economics and not just cash comp. Understanding how the firm structures upside for associates gives you real leverage in the conversation.
Deals Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deals associates?
EY, Youtube, and PwC are hiring the most deals associates right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at growth equity firms and corporate development teams inside large technology and healthcare companies.
How many deals associate jobs are remote?
About 33% of deals associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at investment firms where in-person deal culture is the norm. Corporate development roles inside larger companies and business development-focused positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a deals associate?
Most deals associates start by building a foundation in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate finance where they gain direct exposure to transactions. From there, moving into a deals role means demonstrating modeling depth, deal experience, and the ability to source or evaluate opportunities. Networking with deal professionals and targeting postings that match your existing deal type exposure accelerates the path significantly.
Can you get a deals associate role with little experience?
Some firms hire junior deals associates from strong academic backgrounds in finance or economics, particularly in corporate development or business development roles where the learning curve is built into the job. Internships on deal teams, project-based modeling work, or experience supporting a transaction in any capacity, even at a small firm, can substitute for a traditional two-year banking analyst program in many hiring processes.
What does the deals associate interview process look like?
Deals associate interviews typically move through a resume screen, a phone call with a recruiter or junior team member, and then one or two rounds of technical and fit interviews. Technical rounds focus on financial modeling, deal structuring, and walking through past transactions. Many firms add a case study or take-home model. Final rounds often include a meeting with senior partners or managing directors before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to deals associate jobs?
You can find and apply to deals associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and deal focus, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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