Sponsor Network Analyst

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)

This Sponsor Network Analyst description represents the type of early-career sponsor coverage, relationship intelligence, and investment support 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 buy-side and sponsor-facing 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 career launch.ai
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Lower middle-market private equity firms, fund-of-funds, secondaries investors, and capital providers within our network may seek analytically strong Sponsor Network Analysts to support GP relationship development, sponsor intelligence, and transaction origination efforts
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Individuals in roles like this help firms understand sponsor strategies, track deal activity, and strengthen coverage of private equity sponsors. The environment is typically lean and collaborative, offering exposure to how sponsor relationships translate into deal flow and capital deployment.

Build and maintain detailed profiles of private equity sponsors, including fund strategy, deal history, and investment focus

Track sponsor activity across buyouts, add-ons, exits, and fundraising cycles

Maintain internal databases and CRM tools supporting sponsor coverage efforts

Monitor sponsor-led transaction activity and pipeline developments

Identify potential investment opportunities sourced through sponsor relationships

Support screening of sponsor-backed deals for strategic and financial fit

Perform high-level financial analysis on sponsor-backed companies and transactions

Analyze historical performance, capital structures, and transaction terms

Support valuation analysis using comparable companies and precedent transactions

Conduct research on sponsor strategies, sector focus areas, and portfolio construction

Analyze trends in sponsor behavior, capital deployment, and exit activity

Provide insights to senior team members on sponsor priorities and relationship opportunities

Prepare sponsor intelligence summaries, dashboards, and presentation materials

Support preparation of investment memos related to sponsor-backed opportunities

Communicate data-driven perspectives on sponsor quality, alignment, and execution history

Exposure to a broad network of private equity sponsors and deal makers

Direct involvement in sponsor-driven deal origination and evaluation

Insight into how relationships translate into investment opportunities

Accelerated learning across fund strategies, transaction structures, and market dynamics

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for sponsor-focused roles across private equity and related investment platforms.

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

Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CRM tools is a plus

Solid understanding of corporate finance, private equity structures, and valuation fundamentals

Prior experience or internships in private equity, investment banking, capital markets, fund-of-funds, secondaries, or corporate development is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in private equity sponsors, deal flow, or relationship-driven investing

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information

Proactive, relationship-oriented mindset

Comfortable working in fast-paced, sponsor-facing environments

Coachability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn