Alternative Investments Associate

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI in New York, NY is seeking an Alternative Investments Associate to support investment teams by sourcing, analyzing, and managing investments across non-traditional asset classes. The role combines financial modeling, market research, and portfolio monitoring to drive capital allocation and risk-adjusted returns.

Ideal candidates have a finance/economics background with strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong understanding of alternative investments, capital markets, and investment analysis.
• Experience or coursework in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, or asset management (preferred but not required).
• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and proficiency in financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or data management tools; familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, evaluation, and execution of alternative investment opportunities across private equity, credit, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and reports for internal committees and external stakeholders.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support portfolio strategy.
• Assist with due diligence, deal structuring, and investment documentation.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk metrics, and capital deployment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to enhance portfolio performance and optimize capital allocation.

Skills

Alternative investments

Capital markets

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM / data management

Python / SQL / VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Alternative Investments Associate
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Alternative Investments Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in alternative asset management, private markets, and investment analysis.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., private equity, credit, real estate, hedge funds, infrastructure), and investment strategy.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Alternative Investments Associates support investment teams by sourcing, analyzing, and managing investments in non-traditional asset classes. The role combines financial modeling, market research, and portfolio monitoring to drive capital allocation, optimize risk-adjusted returns, and support strategic investment decisions.

These roles often involve close collaboration with senior investment professionals, portfolio managers, operations, and risk teams to ensure thorough due diligence, execution, and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Support sourcing, evaluation, and execution of alternative investment opportunities across private equity, credit, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure

Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis to inform investment decisions

Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and reports for internal committees and external stakeholders

Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support portfolio strategy

Assist with due diligence, deal structuring, and investment documentation

Monitor portfolio performance, risk metrics, and capital deployment

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency

Identify opportunities to enhance portfolio performance and optimize capital allocation

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field

Strong understanding of alternative investments, capital markets, and investment analysis

Experience or coursework in private equity, hedge funds, credit, real estate, or asset management (preferred but not required)

Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and proficiency in financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or data management tools; familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus

Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal and external reporting

Strong interest in alternative asset investing, portfolio management, and strategic capital deployment

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization

Guidance on outreach to investment and alternative asset teams

Interview preparation for alternative investments, portfolio analysis, and financial modeling assessments

To learn more or express interest in alternative investment roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/