Remote M&A Research & Strategy Analyst

Initio Capital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital is seeking a versatile M&A Research Analyst to identify markets, companies, products, operators, and growth opportunities. You will convert ambiguous information into clear research, structured analysis, prioritized target lists, and practical recommendations.

This remote, flexible role suits candidates who are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable moving quickly across business, finance, technology, and strategy topics, with project-based work and varying compensation.

Qualifications

• Interest in consulting, finance, investment research, product strategy, software, AI/data, business operations, corporate development, private markets, or entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Research companies, markets, business models, and investment themes.
• Build target lists, market maps, competitive scans, and opportunity pipelines.
• Analyze data, documents, websites, interviews, and public information to form concise recommendations.
• Support strategy, sourcing, diligence, product, growth, finance, and operations projects.

Job description

Initio Capital is seeking a versatile M&A Research Analyst to identify markets, companies, products, operators, and growth opportunities. You will convert ambiguous information into clear research, structured analysis, prioritized target lists, and practical recommendations.

This remote, flexible role suits candidates who are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable moving quickly across business, finance, technology, and strategy topics, with project-based work and varying compensation.