Junior Transaction Analyst – PE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Career acceleration platform

Ongoing interview preparation support

Job summary

A private equity firm based in New York is seeking a Junior Transaction Analyst to support senior investment professionals in deal execution and financial analysis. This role offers direct exposure to transactions and involves building financial models, performing valuations, and assisting with diligence. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance or related field, strong Excel skills, and an interest in M&A. The position promotes rapid learning in a dynamic environment and provides opportunities for direct interaction with investment teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills to build or audit financial and transaction models.
• Prior internships in investment banking, transaction advisory, or private equity are beneficial.
• Demonstrated interest in deal execution, M&A, and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transaction and operating models, including DCFs and LBOs.
• Analyze deal economics and capital structures.
• Prepare investment memoranda and support transaction execution.

Skills

Analysis

Financial Modeling

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

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

Job description

Junior Transaction Analyst – Private Equity

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 Transaction Analyst – Private Equity description represents the type of early-career, deal-focused private equity 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 transaction-oriented investment roles 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 private equity careers.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

About the Opportunity

A lower middle-market private equity firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a Junior Transaction Analyst to support senior investment professionals across deal execution, financial analysis, and transaction diligence.

This role is designed for candidates at the start of their private equity careers, offering direct exposure to live transactions, rigorous analytical work, and hands-on involvement in the deal process within a lean investment team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Transaction Analysis & Financial Modeling

Build and maintain transaction and operating models, including 3-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs

Analyze deal economics, capital structures, leverage, and downside scenarios

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

Support initial screening and underwriting of potential acquisitions

Assist with diligence across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams

Analyze historical performance, forecasts, KPIs, and unit economics

Coordinate and organize diligence materials from advisors and management teams

Summarize diligence findings into clear, data-driven transaction insights

Investment Committee & Execution Support

Prepare investment memoranda, financial exhibits, and IC presentation materials

Support internal discussions by highlighting key risks, assumptions, and return drivers

Assist transaction execution from initial review through closing

Help manage timelines, data rooms, and advisor interactions

Support portfolio company performance tracking and reporting

Assist with KPI dashboards and variance analysis

Contribute analytical support for add-on acquisitions, refinancings, and exit preparation

Provide ad hoc transaction-related analysis to the investment team

What Makes This Work Engaging

Direct exposure to private equity transaction execution

Hands-on experience with financial modeling and deal processes

Interaction with investment professionals, advisors, and company management

Accelerated learning across M&A, valuation, and private equity deal mechanics

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior transaction analyst roles in private equity.

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 and transaction models

Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation

Experience (Formal or Informal)

Prior internships or entry-level experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, consulting, or corporate finance is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in deal execution, M&A, and private equity transactions

Soft Skills & Mindset

High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Coachable, curious, and motivated to develop transaction expertise

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive private equity and transaction-focused roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

Automated applications to a large volume of relevant entry-level transaction roles

Targeted search across private equity, M&A, and private capital strategies

Human-led outreach to recruiters and private equity 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 recruiting process

Interview & Case Preparation

Assistance with transaction case studies, LBO modeling tests, and technical interviews

Behavioral interview coaching aligned with junior PE roles

Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process until placement

Learn More or Apply

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

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