Head of Private Research

The Insights product is an offering for Guidepoint's institutional investment and corporate clients, now in its 9th year, that offers teleconferences, surveys, in-person events, and AI-facilitated data and content. The teleconferences live in an online library portal, which covers a wide range of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint’s proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e. private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.

This is a hybrid position based out of our New York City office.

• Monitor private equity deal activity across sectors with the goal of facilitating pre-packaged due diligence on these companies in a systematic manner.
• Conduct bottom‑up company research including reviewing earnings releases, reading investor presentations and analyzing regulatory filings.
• Moderate teleconferences on timely topics featuring an expert from Guidepoint’s network with the goal of producing actionable insights for buy‑side and PE clients.
• Build and manage a team of expert recruiters and junior moderators.
• Work with our AI team to systematize diligence questions with the goals of automating certain fundamental research solutions such as customer checks and primers.

• 7+ years of deep fundamental analyst experience ideally in a private equity setting.
• Must follow a bottom‑up, fundamental approach to investment research focusing on individual companies.
• Prior experience conducting diligence on privately‑owned companies and familiarity with the deal process.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $200,000–$240,000. Base salary may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) matching up to 10% of employee contribution, life insurance, paid time‑off, and parental leave plans.
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate.
• Development opportunities through the Linked In Learning platform.
• Free snacks and beverages in the office.
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays.”
• Year‑round corporate athletic league.
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events.

As set forth in Guidepoint’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.