Private Markets Specialist — Portfolio & Research Lead

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 Specialist in New York to analyze private investment opportunities, monitor portfolios, and support investment decision-making across illiquid asset classes. The role emphasizes fundamental analysis, market research, and portfolio support rather than public-market trading.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with investment research and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of private market investment opportunities across multiple asset classes
• Conduct sector, market, and thematic research relevant to private investments
• Assist with opportunity screening, pipeline tracking, and investment documentation
• Support transaction processes and coordination with internal teams and external advisors
• Monitor portfolio performance and track key operational and financial metrics
• Assist with valuation support, portfolio reviews, and performance reporting
• Contribute to fund-level analysis, capital deployment tracking, and investment pacing
• Support investor reporting and data requests related to private market investments
• Build and maintain internal databases, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Prepare materials for internal reviews, committees, and senior stakeholders

Skills

Financial analysis

Market research

Portfolio analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Portfolio management software

Job description

Career Launch AI is seeking a Private Markets Specialist in New York to analyze private investment opportunities, monitor portfolios, and support investment decision-making across illiquid asset classes. The role emphasizes fundamental analysis, market research, and portfolio support rather than public-market trading.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with investment research and financial modeling.