Research Associate

L Capital Search & Advisory; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid healthcare premiums

401k

Unlimited PTO

Bi-annual performance bonus

Quarterly travel for cultural events

Job summary

L Capital Search & Advisory seeks a Research Associate to support the Diligence & Advisory team by leading research on pre-deal projects with Private Equity clients. This role involves conducting in-depth market analysis and client communication to inform investment decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in business services, with strong project management and communication skills. Benefits include flexible work options and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in business services required, preferably with B2B consulting or market research.
• Intellectual curiosity and effective communication skills necessary.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on pre-deal projects with Private Equity clients.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to map sector/company ecosystems.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for company targets and candidates.

Skills

Market analysis

Communication with executives

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

L Capital is a specialty private equity firm that advises and invests alongside the world’s leading buyout and growth equity funds in Technology, Business Services, Consumer, and Industrial sectors. Founded in 2015, our strategy combines longstanding PE investing relationships with our global executive network to unlock and transform deal opportunities.

L Capital’s Diligence & Advisory business leverages a global executive network to provide lead private equity sponsors with valuable “executive-led” deal insights across the entire investment lifecycle. Such services include deal origination, sector development, diligence support, and leadership acceleration.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

The Research Associate is an integral part of the Diligence & Advisory team at L Capital. This individual will lead research on pre-deal projects with our Private Equity clients. They will conduct in-depth market analysis to map sector/company ecosystems, identify relevant targets and candidates, and advise/contribute to project strategy. They will identify and communicate with C‑suite industry leaders, board members, and executives. This proprietary research and candidate communication will ultimately inform L Capital’s investment decisions.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Manage multiple research projects with changing priorities
• Work closely with senior team members to deeply understand the PE client’s needs
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies via desktop research to identify appropriate company targets and candidates
• Client-facing communication with executives and PE sponsor daily
• Maintain project records, client reports with KPIs, and vendor management
• Clearly and effectively communicate with key stakeholders to help inform investment decisions, grow the L Capital portfolio, and scale the Diligence & Advisory business
• Work in coordination with the L Capital senior leadership for fundraising and portfolio initiatives

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution required
• 2-3 years’ experience in business services required – B2B consulting experience, market research, talent sourcing/research, or recruiting experience preferred; priority given to candidates with software/tech, industrial, manufacturing, business services, CPG, and healthcare market experience
• Exposure to the financial services industry preferred – private equity, investment banking, venture capital, and buy-side and sell-side acquisition
• Experience managing and executing projects simultaneously with successful ability to course‑change and iterate

• Experience working successfully independently and with multiple stakeholders
• Track record of “original thinking” – ability to problem solve on the fly and push through project obstacles
• Intellectual curiosity around new sectors, industries, business models, etc.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Effective, direct communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to scale, innovate, and grow with a boutique professional services firm

WhatWe Offer:

• 100% employer paid premiums on healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for employee and 75% for beneficiaries
• 401k
• Parental leave
• Bi-annual performance bonus
• Flexible work environment – work from home, remotely, or from the San Francisco office
• Unlimited PTO
• Quarterly travel to various domestic and international locations for cultural events
• Carried interest in the fund
• Preferred ability to invest in the fund

L Capital, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.