Junior Buy-Side Analyst

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

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Junior Buy-Side Analyst in New York. This position offers early-career professionals exposure to live investments and various financial analyses. Responsibilities include building financial models, analyzing investment returns, and assisting with due diligence across multiple workstreams. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and strong Excel skills. This hybrid role promises accelerated learning with interaction from senior investors.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with the ability to build or audit financial models.
• Solid foundational understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation.
• Demonstrated interest in investing, financial analysis, and buy-side work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and operating models.
• Analyze investment returns and capital structures.
• Support valuation analyses using various methods.
• Assist in screening and evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos and presentation materials.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Job description

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Typically $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)

About This Role

This Junior Buy-Side Analyst description represents the type of early-career investment roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive buy-side investment roles across private equity, growth equity, private credit, and other private market strategies that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and structured support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

About the Opportunity

A lower middle-market buy-side investment firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a Junior Buy-Side Analyst to support senior investment professionals across deal evaluation, financial analysis, diligence, and portfolio monitoring.

This role is designed for candidates at the start of their buy-side careers, offering hands‑on exposure to live investments, direct interaction with experienced investors, and a steep learning curve within a lean investment team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling

Build and maintain financial and operating models, including 3‑statement models, DCFs, and LBOs (as applicable)

Analyze investment returns, capital structures, and downside scenarios

Support valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation methods

Assist in screening and evaluating new buy‑side investment opportunities

Support diligence efforts across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams

Analyze historical performance, forecasts, KPIs, and unit economics

Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to inform investment theses

Organize and synthesize diligence findings into clear analytical summaries

Investment Committee & Deal Support

Prepare investment memos, analysis exhibits, and presentation materials

Summarize risks, opportunities, and key diligence insights

Support internal discussions and decision‑making processes

Assist with transaction execution from initial review through closing

Assist with portfolio company performance tracking and reporting

Help maintain KPI dashboards and monitoring tools

Support analysis related to add‑on investments, refinancings, and exit planning

Provide ad hoc analytical support to senior investment team members

What Makes This Work Engaging

Early exposure to buy‑side investing and capital allocation decisions

Hands‑on analytical responsibility across live deals

Interaction with company management teams, founders, and senior investors

Accelerated learning across valuation, strategy, and private market dynamics

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior buy‑side analyst roles.

Education & Technical Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Strong Excel skills with the ability to build or audit financial models

Solid foundational understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation

Experience (Formal or Informal)

Prior internships or entry‑level experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit, consulting, asset management, or corporate finance is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in investing, financial analysis, and buy‑side work

Soft Skills & Mindset

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑expectation environments

Coachable, intellectually curious, and motivated to grow as an investor

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive buy‑side roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

Automated applications to a large volume of relevant entry‑level investment roles

Targeted searches across private equity, private credit, venture capital, growth equity, and related fields

Human‑led outreach to recruiters and buy‑side decision‑makers

Support initiating direct, targeted conversations beyond traditional job portals

Execution & Tracking Support

Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach

End‑to‑end administrative support throughout the job search

Interview & Case Preparation

Assistance with buy‑side case studies, financial modeling tests, and technical interviews

Behavioral interview preparation aligned with junior investment roles

Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process until placement

Learn More or Apply

To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai

Career Launch AI offers access to a curated job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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