Benchmark International is seeking a Training Specialist to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. This role is instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of our employees through well-designed and impactful training programs. A key component of this position is the delivery of training specific to the deal origination and deal transaction processes within the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry.
The Training Specialist will design, implement, and deliver comprehensive training programs that support the development of our internal teams, ensuring alignment with Benchmark International’s strategic goals and high-performance standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Designing and facilitating training modules related to the full M&A lifecycle, particularly focusing on deal origination, client engagement, and transaction execution.
- Assessing organizational and individual training needs through job analysis, career paths, and consultation with managers.
- Setting clear, measurable learning objectives for training initiatives.
- Developing training materials, manuals, e-learning content, and other learning tools.
- Conducting engaging group sessions, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one coaching.
- Tracking attendance, performance metrics, and post-training assessments to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Continuously updating training content to reflect market trends, compliance requirements, and internal process changes.
- Supporting the onboarding of new hires with targeted training on M&A processes and company operations.
- Collaborating with departmental leaders to ensure training aligns with company goals and employee development plans.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a Training Specialist, Corporate Trainer, or in a similar learning & development role.
- Familiarity or background in M&A, private equity, investment banking, or financial services preferred.
- Strong understanding of corporate training techniques, including on-the-job, in-group, and virtual learning.
- Ability to develop and present content related to complex business functions such as client sourcing, negotiations, due diligence, and transaction closing.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional time-management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint; experience with LMS platforms a plus.
Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $65,000, and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Compensation is paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Benefits
All Benchmark International positions offer paid time off, standard holidays, birthday holiday, and community service days. Employees are eligible for highly competitive company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance; 401k with company matching; flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA & HSA); and flexible dependent care assistance accounts.
Social Responsibility
Benchmark International is an active, contributing member of the communities in which we work. The company participates in significant charitable giving opportunities throughout the year. Many of the recipient charities have been identified by our individual employees as a result of their personal passion for supporting particular needs. In addition, each employee is encouraged to use two paid community service days per year to provide their labor and skills to the community.
About Benchmark International
Benchmark International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to delivering creative, value-maximizing solutions for business owners seeking to grow or exit their companies. Recognized as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook and Refinitiv and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by both the M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, we are known for our award-winning process and world-class service.
Specializing in the sale of mid-market companies, our transaction teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers—whether local or international—through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach.
We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team with global reach. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We believe in promoting from within and are actively looking for ambitious professionals ready to shape the next chapter of our success story.
Unfortunately, Benchmark International is not in a position to sponsor work visas for candidates at this time.
Benchmark International provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
Join us—and be part of the next generation of leaders redefining M&A excellence.