Deal Support 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 Deal Support Analyst – Private Equity description represents the type of early-career, transaction-support roles featured on the Career Launch AI Private Job Board.
It is not a direct job opening with a specific employer.

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A lower middle-market private equity firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a Deal Support Analyst to assist investment professionals throughout the transaction lifecycle
, from initial screening through diligence, execution, and post-close support.

This role is designed for candidates at the beginning of their private equity careers
, emphasizing analytical rigor, attention to detail, and hands‑on exposure to live deal processes within a lean investment team.

Support transaction execution by assisting with financial analysis, deal modeling, and data validation

Help maintain and update operating, valuation, and transaction models under senior team guidance

Analyze key deal metrics including returns, leverage, sensitivities, and downside scenarios

Assist with screening and preliminary evaluation of potential investment opportunities

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

Organize and review diligence materials, data room documents, and third‑party reports

Analyze company performance, historical financials, KPIs, and unit economics

Track diligence progress and help coordinate timelines with advisors and internal teams

Assist in preparing investment memoranda, IC materials, and deal presentation decks

Compile and summarize analytical findings into clear, well‑structured materials

Support senior team members in documenting risks, assumptions, and key value drivers

Assist with portfolio company reporting and performance tracking

Help update KPI dashboards and monthly/quarterly reporting packages

Provide analytical support for add‑on acquisitions, refinancing efforts, and exit preparation

Support ad hoc analysis related to portfolio monitoring and transaction follow‑ons

Direct exposure to private equity deal execution and transaction workflows

Hands‑on experience supporting live investments

Opportunity to work closely with investment professionals, advisors, and management teams

Accelerated learning in M&A processes, financial analysis, and private equity fundamentals

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for entry‑level deal support roles in private equity
.

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

Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial models

Solid foundation in accounting, corporate finance, and valuation concepts

Prior internships or entry‑level exposure to investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, consulting, or corporate finance is beneficial

Demonstrated interest in deal execution, transaction processes, and private equity

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Clear written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to operate in fast‑paced,…