Deal Screening Associate

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

This Deal Screening Associate description represents the type of early-career, buy-side investment screening 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 investment 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.

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Lower middle-market private equity firms and investment platforms within our network may seek analytically strong Deal Screening Associates to support the initial evaluation and prioritization of investment opportunities
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Individuals in roles like this focus on rapidly assessing inbound and sourced deals, identifying attractive opportunities, and filtering out misaligned or high‑risk transactions before full diligence. Teams are typically lean, providing exposure to how investment judgment is formed at the earliest stages of the deal process.

Review inbound and sourced investment opportunities across multiple sectors

Conduct high-level financial and qualitative assessments to determine investment fit

Analyze business models, growth drivers, customer concentration, and risk factors

Build and review preliminary operating and transaction models

Perform high-level valuation and return analyses (LBO, comps, precedent transactions)

Assess capital structures, leverage capacity, and downside scenarios

Conduct industry and competitive research to contextualize opportunities

Track market trends, transaction activity, and valuation benchmarks

Support development of investment theses at the screening stage

Prepare screening memos, summaries, and presentation materials

Clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to senior investors

Support transition of approved opportunities into full diligence processes

Direct influence on which deals move forward

Exposure to a high volume of diverse transaction opportunities

Development of rapid financial and strategic judgment

Accelerated learning in private equity investing and deal execution

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for deal screening and early‑stage investment roles.

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

Strong Excel skills with the ability to build or assess transaction models

Solid understanding of accounting, valuation, and private equity return drivers

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

Demonstrated interest in investment evaluation, deal analysis, or transaction work

Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to synthesize information quickly under time constraints

Curious, coachable, and eager to develop investment instincts

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