Private Markets Junior Analyst
Career Launch AI
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Analytical skills and strong Excel capabilities are essential.
- Experience in investment banking or private equity is beneficial.
- Attention to detail and clear communication abilities are critical.
Responsibilities
- Support deal evaluation and financial modeling.
- Assist in drafting investment memos and presentations.
- Conduct industry and market research.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Typically $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)
This Private Markets Junior Analyst description represents the type of early-career private markets 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, and private capital that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools, structured guidance, and outreach support to help candidates connect with hiring teams and pursue competitive investment careers.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
A lower middle-market private equity or private markets investment firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek an analytically strong Private Markets Junior Analyst to support investment teams across the full deal lifecycle.
Individuals in roles like this gain hands‑on exposure to deal evaluation, financial modeling, diligence, and portfolio analysis, working closely with senior investors in a lean, apprenticeship‑style environment. The role is designed for early‑career candidates seeking accelerated development in buy‑side investing.
Support the development and maintenance of operating and transaction models, including 3‑statement models, DCFs, and LBOs
Analyze investment returns, capital structures, sensitivities, and downside scenarios
Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation methods
Assist with underwriting and scenario analysis for new investments and add‑on opportunities
Support diligence efforts across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams
Analyze company performance, KPIs, customer cohorts, margins, and unit economics
Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to support investment theses
Help synthesize third‑party diligence findings into clear analytical summaries
Assist in drafting investment memos, analyses, and presentation materials
Summarize diligence findings, risks, and key value‑creation drivers
Prepare data‑backed materials for internal investment discussions
Support transaction execution through signing and closing
Assist with portfolio company performance tracking and KPI dashboards
Support analysis related to operational initiatives, growth strategies, and cost optimization
Contribute to modeling and evaluation of bolt‑on acquisitions, refinancings, and exit scenarios
Exposure to live deals and real investment decision‑making
Interaction with management teams, founders, and senior executives
Accelerated learning across private markets, M&A, and strategic finance
Strong foundation for long‑term careers in private equity and private capital
This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior‑level private markets analyst roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Strong Excel skills and the ability to build, review, and interpret financial models
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, corporate finance, and valuation
Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, transaction advisory, or corporate finance is beneficial
Demonstrated interest in investing, private markets, or transaction‑oriented work
Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
Coachable, curious, and eager to learn
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive private markets and buy‑side roles.
Automated applications to a high volume of relevant roles using tailored resumes
Targeted search across private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and corporate development
Human‑led outreach to recruiters and investment professionals
Support in initiating warm, targeted conversations beyond traditional job boards
Centralized systems to manage applications and outreach
End‑to‑end administrative support throughout the search process
Assistance with private equity case studies and financial modeling reviews
Behavioral and technical interview preparation tailored to private markets roles
Ongoing guidance throughout the hiring process until placement
To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai
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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