Private Capital Specialist

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A private capital investment firm based in New York seeks a Private Capital Specialist. This role involves supporting investment teams throughout the investment lifecycle, including market research, transaction coordination, and portfolio monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or related field, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. A collaborative attitude and ability to manage deadlines are essential. Join a dynamic team in the fast-paced world of private market investing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in private markets, alternative investments, and long-term capital strategies.
• Foundational understanding of private equity, venture capital, private credit, or real assets.

Responsibilities

• Support private market investment activities across sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio monitoring.
• Conduct market, sector, and thematic research relevant to private capital strategies.
• Assist with investment screening, opportunity tracking, and internal pipeline management.
• Track key operational and financial metrics of portfolio companies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 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- to mid-career roles across private equity, venture capital, private credit, real assets, and other private market strategies.

Actual openings may vary based on employer focus, fund strategy, asset class (e.g., buyout, growth, venture, private credit, infrastructure), and stage of the investment lifecycle.

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

Position Overview

Private Capital Specialists support investment teams, fund platforms, and capital strategy functions across the private markets investment lifecycle. The role blends investment support, market research, transaction coordination, portfolio monitoring, and fund operations, depending on firm needs.

These professionals work closely with investment professionals, portfolio teams, capital formation, operations, and external advisors to support sourcing, execution, portfolio management, and investor-related activities in a collaborative, deal-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support private market investment activities across sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio monitoring
• Conduct market, sector, and thematic research relevant to private capital strategies
• Assist with investment screening, opportunity tracking, and internal pipeline management
• Support transaction processes, including coordination with internal teams and external advisors
• Prepare investment materials, summaries, and internal reporting for senior team members
• Monitor portfolio company performance and track key operational and financial metrics
• Assist with valuation support, portfolio reviews, and performance monitoring
• Contribute to fund-level analysis, capital deployment tracking, and investment pacing
• Support investor-related initiatives such as reporting, data requests, and communications
• Maintain internal databases, dashboards, and documentation related to investments and funds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in private markets, alternative investments, and long-term capital strategies
• Foundational understanding of private equity, venture capital, private credit, or real assets
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling tools is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative, team-first mindset

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 across private capital and alternative investment roles
• Resume and profile optimization for private markets hiring
• Guidance on outreach to investment teams, funds, and platform groups
• Interview preparation for private capital, investment support, and transaction-focused roles

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