Venture Fund Analyst

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career development organization is seeking a Venture Fund Analyst to support investment and fund management operations within venture capital firms. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include supporting evaluations of new investments, conducting market research, building financial models, and monitoring portfolio performance. The role requires strong communication abilities and a keen interest in venture capital and fund economics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or another analytical discipline.
• Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startup finance is helpful.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including Excel-based financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of new venture investments through market research and company analysis.
• Assist with due diligence, including business model assessment and traction analysis.
• Build and maintain financial models for portfolio companies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Excel-based financial modeling

Strong interest in venture capital

Clear communication skills

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or analytical discipline

Job description

Locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

About This Posting

This listing represents a sample Venture Fund Analyst role commonly found at venture capital funds, emerging fund managers, and institutional investment platforms that allocate capital to early- and growth-stage companies.

Actual opportunities may vary by fund size, strategy, sector focus, or location. This posting is for informational purposes only, intended to help candidates understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with venture fund–focused analyst roles.

Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training. Participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.

Role Overview

Venture Fund Analysts support the investment and fund management operations of venture capital firms. The role blends deal analysis with fund-level responsibilities, including portfolio monitoring, performance reporting, and support for fundraising and limited partner (LP) communications.

Analysts collaborate closely with partners, investment professionals, finance teams, and portfolio company operators to help manage investments across the full fund lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of new venture investments through market research and company analysis
• Assist with due diligence, including business model assessment, traction analysis, and competitive landscape reviews
• Build and maintain financial models for portfolio companies and fund-level performance tracking
• Monitor portfolio KPIs and help prepare quarterly and annual performance reports
• Support investment committee materials and internal decision-making processes
• Assist with fund operations, including capital deployment tracking and valuation updates
• Help prepare fundraising materials, LP reports, and investor communications
• Track venture market trends, exits, and benchmark performance across sectors

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or another analytical discipline
• Strong interest in venture capital, fund economics, and early-stage investing
• Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, fund accounting, or startup finance is helpful
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including Excel-based financial modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn the venture fund lifecycle

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources, including:

Tools to support venture fund and VC analyst job searches

Resume and profile guidance tailored to fund investing roles

Practice materials covering fund economics, portfolio analysis, and investment theses

General support throughout the job-search and early-career development process

These resources are for professional development only and do not guarantee job placement.

Career Launch Assessment Link:
https://careerlaunch.ai/assessment