Private Capital Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Private Capital Risk Analyst in New York to support investment teams by identifying and monitoring risks across private capital portfolios. Responsibilities include analyzing market, credit, and operational risks, developing risk dashboards, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel is essential, and familiarity with programming languages is a plus. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of private capital markets.
• Experience or coursework in investment risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio exposures and risks.
• Develop risk dashboards and reports.
• Support due diligence on new investments.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Risk management frameworks

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

VBA

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 Risk Analyst 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 in risk management, private capital, and portfolio oversight.

Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, or other alternative investment strategies.

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

Position Overview

Private Capital Risk Analysts support investment teams by identifying, measuring, and monitoring risks across private capital portfolios. The role combines quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and operational oversight to help ensure portfolio stability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with investment objectives.

These positions involve close collaboration with portfolio managers, investment operations, fund accountants, and senior risk management professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio exposures, market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks across private capital investments
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports, and analytical models to track portfolio risk metrics
• Analyze potential downside scenarios, stress tests, and sensitivity analyses
• Support due diligence on new investments from a risk perspective
• Assist with regulatory and internal risk reporting for senior management and investors
• Identify anomalies, trends, or concentration risks and elevate findings
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, operations, and compliance teams to implement risk mitigation strategies
• Contribute to process improvements and risk management best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of private capital markets, investment products, and risk management frameworks
• Experience or coursework in private equity, private credit, alternative assets, or investment risk analysis
• Advanced analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or VBA is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in portfolio risk, fund management, and quantitative problem-solving

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 investment teams and fund managers
• Interview preparation for private capital, risk, and portfolio analytics roles

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