Alternative Investments Associate: Sourcing & Modeling

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

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.