Deal Support Associate

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

Job summary

Career Launch AI is seeking a Deal Support Associate in New York to support investment transactions from evaluation through closing. You will build and review financial models, prepare analyses, and coordinate diligence with internal teams and external advisors.

You’ll manage deal data rooms, track milestones, and draft investment memos while seeking process improvements. A finance or business degree and 2–5 years in investment banking, PE, or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development, or deal-focused roles.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and transaction structures.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• High attention to detail with strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end deal execution, including diligence, approvals, closing, and post-close processes.
• Build, review, and maintain financial models, transaction analyses, and deal materials.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across internal teams and external advisors.
• Manage data rooms, deal trackers, timelines, and transaction documentation.
• Prepare investment committee presentations, memos, and executive summaries.
• Monitor deal milestones, risks, and outstanding items to ensure timely execution.
• Support negotiation processes through analysis and scenario evaluation.
• Assist with post-transaction integration, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify process improvements to enhance deal execution efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal execution

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data room tools

Job description

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 Deal Support 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- to mid-career roles supporting investment transactions and deal execution.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate development, asset management, or advisory firms), deal complexity, industry focus, and transaction volume.

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

Position Overview

Deal Support Associates play a critical role in managing and executing investment and corporate transactions. The role combines financial analysis, project management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure deals progress efficiently from evaluation through closing.

Deal Support Associates work closely with senior deal professionals, legal and compliance teams, finance, and external advisors, often taking ownership of key execution workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end deal execution, including diligence, approvals, closing, and post-close processes
• Build, review, and maintain financial models, transaction analyses, and deal materials
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across internal teams and external advisors
• Manage data rooms, deal trackers, timelines, and transaction documentation
• Prepare investment committee presentations, memos, and executive summaries
• Monitor deal milestones, risks, and outstanding items to ensure timely execution
• Support negotiation processes through analysis and scenario evaluation
• Assist with post-transaction integration, reporting, and performance tracking
• Identify process improvements to enhance deal execution efficiency and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development, or transaction-focused roles
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and transaction structures
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
• High attention to detail with strong project management capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data room and deal management tools is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple deal workstreams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in transactions, investments, and deal execution

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 deal teams and hiring managers
• Interview preparation for transaction, investment, and deal-focused roles

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