Private Capital Research Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading research organization in New York is seeking a Private Capital Research Specialist to conduct qualitative and quantitative research across private market opportunities. You will support investment teams with in-depth research on private equity, venture capital, and private credit opportunities. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has strong financial modeling skills and a keen interest in private capital markets. This role offers an annual compensation between $140,000 and $185,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of private markets and alternative investment structures.
• Experience or coursework in private equity or venture capital preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects in deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on private equity, venture capital, and private credit opportunities.
• Analyze fund structures, investment strategies, and historical performance metrics.
• Prepare investment memos, research reports, and presentation materials for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data tools / Python

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 Private Capital Research Specialist 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 focused on research, analysis, and due diligence within private capital markets.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (private equity firms, venture capital firms, private credit platforms, fund-of-funds, institutional investors), investment strategy, and asset class focus.

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

Position Overview

Private Capital Research Specialists support investment teams by conducting qualitative and quantitative research across private market opportunities. The role blends financial analysis, industry research, and due diligence to inform investment decisions across private equity, private credit, venture capital, and other alternative asset classes.

These roles often involve close collaboration with investment professionals, portfolio managers, due diligence teams, and external managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on private equity, venture capital, and private credit opportunities
• Analyze fund structures, investment strategies, and historical performance metrics
• Support manager due diligence, including review of offering materials, financial statements, and track records
• Build and maintain financial models, benchmarking analyses, and research databases
• Perform industry, sector, and thematic research relevant to private markets
• Assist with portfolio construction, diversification analysis, and exposure monitoring
• Track capital calls, distributions, and fund-level performance metrics
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within private capital markets
• Prepare investment memos, research reports, and presentation materials for senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of private markets and alternative investment structures
• Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or alternatives preferred
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools or Python is a plus
• High attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple research projects in deadline-driven environments
• Strong interest in private capital markets and long-term investing

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 private equity, VC, and private credit firms
• Interview preparation for private markets research and due diligence roles

To learn more or express interest in private capital research roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/