Private Markets Junior Analyst

Private Markets Junior Analyst – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Typically $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)

About This Role

This Private Markets Junior Analyst description represents the type of early-career private markets investment roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of the Career Launch AI platform gain access to exclusive buy-side investment roles across private equity, growth equity, and private capital that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools, structured guidance, and outreach support to help candidates connect with hiring teams and pursue competitive investment careers.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai .

About the Opportunity

A lower middle-market private equity or private markets investment firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek an analytically strong Private Markets Junior Analyst to support investment teams across the full deal lifecycle.

Individuals in roles like this gain hands-on exposure to deal evaluation, financial modeling, diligence, and portfolio analysis , working closely with senior investors in a lean, apprenticeship-style environment . The role is designed for early-career candidates seeking accelerated development in buy-side investing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling

• Support the development and maintenance of operating and transaction models , including 3-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs

• Analyze investment returns, capital structures, sensitivities, and downside scenarios

• Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation methods

• Assist with underwriting and scenario analysis for new investments and add-on opportunities

Due Diligence & Market Research

• Support diligence efforts across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams

• Analyze company performance, KPIs, customer cohorts, margins, and unit economics

• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to support investment theses

• Help synthesize third-party diligence findings into clear analytical summaries

Investment Committee & Deal Process Support

• Assist in drafting investment memos, analyses, and presentation materials

• Summarize diligence findings, risks, and key value-creation drivers

• Prepare data-backed materials for internal investment discussions

• Support transaction execution through signing and closing

Portfolio Company & Post-Investment Support

• Assist with portfolio company performance tracking and KPI dashboards

• Support analysis related to operational initiatives, growth strategies, and cost optimization

• Contribute to modeling and evaluation of bolt-on acquisitions, refinancings, and exit scenarios

• Help monitor portfolio performance versus underwriting expectations

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Exposure to live deals and real investment decision-making

• Interaction with management teams, founders, and senior executives

• Accelerated learning across private markets, M&A, and strategic finance

• Strong foundation for long-term careers in private equity and private capital

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior-level private markets analyst roles .

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to build, review, and interpret financial models

• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, corporate finance, and valuation

Experience (Formal or Informal)

• Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, transaction advisory, or corporate finance is beneficial

• Demonstrated interest in investing, private markets, or transaction-oriented work

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive private markets and buy-side roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a high volume of relevant roles using tailored resumes

• Targeted search across private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and corporate development

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach to recruiters and investment professionals

• Support in initiating warm, targeted conversations beyond traditional job boards

Execution & Tracking Support

• Centralized systems to manage applications and outreach

• End-to-end administrative support throughout the search process

Interview & Case Preparation

• Assistance with private equity case studies and financial modeling reviews

• Behavioral and technical interview preparation tailored to private markets roles

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance throughout the hiring process until placement

Learn More or Apply

To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:

careerlaunch.ai

Career Launch AI offers access to a curated private job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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