Private Markets Originator

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

Job summary

Career Launch AI is seeking a Private Markets Originator in New York, NY. The role focuses on sourcing and evaluating opportunities across private equity, private credit, real assets, and venture investments, with collaboration across investment teams to structure and execute transactions.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, deep market understanding, and excellent relationship management to build pipelines and present opportunities to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and valuation.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM systems, SQL, or investment analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify private market investment opportunities aligned with firm strategy.
• Conduct financial and strategic analysis to evaluate potential investments.
• Build and maintain investment models, due diligence materials, and internal presentations.
• Collaborate with investment teams to structure deals, negotiate terms, and support execution.
• Manage relationships with sponsors, founders, intermediaries, and co-investors.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging investment themes.
• Track and report on investment pipelines, deal progress, and origination performance.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment modeling

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

SQL

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 Markets Originator 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 roles focused on sourcing, structuring, and executing private market investments.

Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, asset class, and investment strategy.

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

Position Overview

The Private Markets Originator is responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities in private markets, including private equity, private credit, real assets, and venture investments. The role blends market intelligence, financial analysis, and relationship management to generate actionable investment pipelines that align with the firm’s strategy.

This position involves collaboration with investment teams, portfolio managers, legal/compliance teams, and external partners to structure and execute transactions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Source and identify private market investment opportunities aligned with firm strategy

Conduct financial and strategic analysis to evaluate potential investments

Build and maintain investment models, due diligence materials, and internal presentations

Collaborate with investment teams to structure deals, negotiate terms, and support execution

Manage relationships with sponsors, founders, intermediaries, and co-investors

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging investment themes

Track and report on investment pipelines, deal progress, and origination performance

Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

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

Understanding of private markets, capital structures, and deal execution processes

Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or real assets (preferred but not required)

Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and valuation

Excellent relationship management and communication skills

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM systems, SQL, or investment analytics tools is a plus

Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Strong interest in private market investments, deal sourcing, and capital strategy

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 strategic partners

Interview preparation for private market and investment origination roles

To learn more or express interest in private market and investment origination roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/