Strategic Capital Associate

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

Job summary

A financial services firm located in New York is seeking a Strategic Capital Associate to support investment teams by sourcing and structuring capital into impactful opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. Responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing investment materials, and collaborating with senior investment professionals. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation range of $140,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of capital markets and investment structures.
• Experience or coursework in private equity, credit, corporate finance, or asset management.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modeling and valuation for capital deployment decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for committees and partners.
• Conduct market and competitive research to identify investment opportunities.
• Assist in building relationships with clients and investors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market research

Client engagement

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM or data tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Strategic Capital Associate
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 Strategic Capital Associate 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 early-career roles in capital deployment, investment strategy, and client engagement.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, target asset classes (e.g., private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure), and capital strategy focus.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:

https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Strategic Capital Associates support investment and capital teams by sourcing, structuring, and deploying capital into high-impact investment opportunities. The role combines financial analysis, market research, and strategic client engagement to drive effective capital allocation and long-term value creation.

These roles often involve close collaboration with senior investment professionals, portfolio managers, client relationship teams, and operations to ensure alignment of investment strategy with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic investment opportunities across multiple asset classes
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis to inform capital deployment decisions
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and pitch materials for internal committees and external partners
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify high-potential investment opportunities
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with clients, investors, and strategic partners
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, reporting, and smooth execution of investments
• Monitor portfolio performance, capital deployment, and risk metrics
• Identify opportunities to optimize capital allocation and enhance investment returns

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of capital markets, investment structures, and financial analysis
• Experience or coursework in private equity, credit, corporate finance, or asset management (preferred but not required)
• Advanced analytical skills, attention to detail, and financial modeling proficiency
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or data tools; familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal and external presentations
• Strong interest in strategic investments, capital deployment, and value creation

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, capital, and strategy teams
• Interview preparation for investment origination, financial analysis, and capital strategy assessments
• To learn more or express interest in strategic capital roles, visit:

https://www.careerlaunch.ai/