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)

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 career launch.ai
.

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.

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

Support diligence efforts across financial, commercial, operational, and legal work streams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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