Deal Evaluation Analyst

Deal Evaluation 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 Deal Evaluation Analyst description represents the type of early-career private equity and investment roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

Members of our platform gain access to exclusive investment roles that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber finance opportunities.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

About the Opportunity

A lower middle-market private equity firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek an analytically rigorous Deal Evaluation Analyst to support investment screening, underwriting, and transaction execution.

Individuals in roles like this gain hands-on experience evaluating live deal opportunities, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and supporting investment committee decisions. The environment is typically lean and fast-paced, offering meaningful exposure to investment professionals and decision-making processes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Deal Screening & Evaluation

• Review inbound investment opportunities and prepare initial screening analyses

• Build and refine operating and transaction models (3-statement models, DCFs, LBOs)

• Evaluate return profiles, capital structures, leverage capacity, and downside scenarios

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

• Assess investment risks and identify key value drivers

Due Diligence & Market Analysis

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

• Analyze historical financial performance, KPIs, customer metrics, and unit economics

• Conduct industry research and competitive landscape analysis

• Validate assumptions used in underwriting models

Investment Committee Support

• Draft screening memos, investment committee materials, and summary analyses

• Synthesize diligence findings into clear, structured recommendations

• Present data-backed insights on risks, opportunities, and return potential

Transaction & Portfolio Support

• Assist with transaction execution, data room review, and third-party advisor coordination

• Support portfolio company KPI tracking and performance analysis

• Contribute to analysis for add-on acquisitions, refinancing opportunities, and exit scenarios

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Direct exposure to live investment opportunities

• Meaningful involvement in investment decision-making

• Accelerated development in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring

• Close collaboration with senior investment professionals

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought by firms for roles of this type.

Education & Technical Skills

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

• Strong Excel skills and ability to build and audit complex financial models

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

• Comfort analyzing financial statements and transaction structures

Experience (Formal or Informal)

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

• Experience building financial models or conducting investment analysis

• Demonstrated interest in investing, financial markets, or transaction work

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail

• Ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to thrive in demanding, deadline-driven deal environments

• Coachability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn quickly

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform that supports candidates pursuing competitive finance roles. Members receive tools, outreach support, and structured guidance.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles, with tailored resumes

• Targeted search across private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate development, and related fields

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach campaigns to relevant recruiters and decision-makers

• Support in initiating warm conversations rather than relying solely on job portals

Execution & Tracking Support

• Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach

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

Interview & Case Preparation

• Assistance with private equity case preparation and modeling reviews

• Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process

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 job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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