Strategic Capital Originator

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

Job summary

A financial services firm based in New York is seeking a Strategic Capital Originator. The role involves sourcing and evaluating strategic investment opportunities, conducting thorough financial analysis, and collaborating closely with internal teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and have strong analytical and relationship management skills. The ideal applicant will have experience in capital markets and investment structures, with proficiency in financial modeling being essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and investment structures is crucial.
• Experience in private equity or strategic investments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and originate strategic investment opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence and financial modeling for potential investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams for transaction structuring.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

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

Tools

CRM platforms

Investment analytics platforms

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 Strategic Capital 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 strategic capital investments.

Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, investment type, and strategic objectives.

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

Position Overview

The Strategic Capital Originator is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and structuring investment opportunities that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. This includes private equity, private credit, joint ventures, and other strategic investments.

The role combines market research, financial analysis, and relationship management to generate actionable investment pipelines and support high-impact capital deployment decisions.

This position requires close collaboration with investment teams, portfolio managers, legal/compliance teams, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and originate strategic investment opportunities across private and public markets
• Conduct thorough due diligence, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to assess potential investments
• Build investment presentations, deal summaries, and pipeline reports for senior management
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure transactions, negotiate terms, and support execution
• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, founders, intermediaries, and co-investors
• Track market trends, emerging investment themes, and competitor activity
• Monitor deal progress and investment pipeline performance
• Prepare periodic reports and insights for leadership and investment committees

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Strong understanding of investment structures, capital markets, and strategic deal execution
• Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or strategic investments (preferred but not required)
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM or investment analytics platforms is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in fast-paced environments
• Strong interest in strategic capital deployment, deal origination, and market intelligence

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 strategic capital and investment origination roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/