Junior Transaction Analyst – PE

Junior Transaction Analyst – Private Equity

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 Junior Transaction Analyst – Private Equity description represents the type of early-career, deal-focused private equity 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 transaction-oriented investment roles that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools and structured support to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber private equity careers.

More information is available at career launch.ai
.

A lower middle-market private equity firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a Junior Transaction Analyst to support senior investment professionals across deal execution, financial analysis, and transaction diligence
.

This role is designed for candidates at the start of their private equity careers
, offering direct exposure to live transactions, rigorous analytical work, and hands-on involvement in the deal process within a lean investment team.

Build and maintain transaction and operating models
, including 3-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs

Analyze deal economics, capital structures, leverage, and downside scenarios

Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic methods

Support initial screening and underwriting of potential acquisitions

Assist with diligence across financial, commercial, operational, and legal work streams

Analyze historical performance, forecasts, KPIs, and unit economics

Coordinate and organize diligence materials from advisors and management teams

Summarize diligence findings into clear, data-driven transaction insights

Prepare investment memoranda, financial exhibits, and IC presentation materials

Support internal discussions by highlighting key risks, assumptions, and return drivers

Assist transaction execution from initial review through closing

Help manage timelines, data rooms, and advisor interactions

Support portfolio company performance tracking and reporting

Assist with KPI dashboards and variance analysis

Contribute analytical support for add-on acquisitions, refinancings, and exit preparation

Provide ad hoc transaction-related analysis to the investment team

Direct exposure to private equity transaction execution

Hands-on experience with financial modeling and deal processes

Interaction with investment professionals, advisors, and company management

Accelerated learning across M&A, valuation, and private equity deal mechanics

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior transaction analyst roles in private equity
.

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

Strong Excel skills with the ability to build or audit financial and transaction models

Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation

Prior internships or entry-level experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, consulting, or corporate finance is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in deal execution, M&A, and private equity transactions

High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Coachable, curious, and motivated to develop transaction expertise

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