Market Intelligence Analyst – PE

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

This Market Intelligence Analyst – Private Equity description represents the type of early-career market research and investment intelligence roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
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Lower middle-market private equity firms within our network may seek analytically strong Market Intelligence Analysts to support investment teams through sector research, market mapping, trend analysis, and data-driven insights.

Individuals in roles like this contribute to identifying attractive markets, understanding competitive dynamics, and informing sourcing and underwriting strategies. The work environment is typically lean, offering exposure to how market intelligence shapes investment decisions before and during transactions.

Conduct in-depth industry, sub-sector, and market research to identify attractive investment themes

Develop market maps outlining key players, customer segments, value chains, and consolidation dynamics

Track macro, regulatory, and secular trends impacting target industries

Support sourcing efforts through data-driven market intelligence and target identification

Analyze business models, revenue drivers, unit economics, and competitive positioning

Screen potential investment opportunities for strategic and market fit

Build high-level financial analyses to contextualize market opportunities and company performance

Analyze KPIs, growth drivers, margin structures, and scalability considerations

Support valuation analysis using comparable companies and precedent transactions

Provide market and competitive analysis during diligence processes

Synthesize findings into clear insights, risks, and opportunity assessments

Prepare market sections of investment memos and presentation materials

Communicate data-backed perspectives to senior investment professionals

Monitor industry performance and competitive developments relevant to portfolio companies

Support portfolio teams with market insights, benchmarking, and strategic analysis

Contribute to research supporting add-on acquisitions and exit positioning

Deep exposure to market dynamics that drive private equity investment decisions

Opportunity to influence sourcing and underwriting strategy through research and insight

Accelerated learning across industries, business models, and competitive landscapes

Collaboration with senior investors, deal teams, and external advisors

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for market intelligence-focused roles in private equity.

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

Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial and market data

Solid understanding of corporate finance and valuation fundamentals

Prior experience or internships in private equity, investment banking, consulting, equity research, strategy, or corporate development is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in industry analysis, market research, or investment strategy

Intellectual curiosity and passion for understanding industries and business models

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights

Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments

Coachability and eagerness to learn