Analyst​/Associate, Financial Analytics

Firm Overview

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (“LMM”), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. Star Mountain employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity and (iii) secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM.

Star Mountain’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long‑term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. Star Mountain has ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 10/31/25) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals.

Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions‑based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long‑term training and career development. Star Mountain is employee‑owned with material long‑term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of 120+ full‑time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners. The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

Position Description

The Analyst/Associate will support the firm’s financial analytics functions across its private credit, private equity, and secondaries strategies. The role will involve monitoring and managing fund financial models, providing recommendations on fund strategy, and modeling structured products and customized investment solutions for key investors. The individual will work closely with the Finance, Investment, Operations, Legal, and Investor Relations teams. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial modeling and analytical skills with an understanding of private fund structures and private credit and private equity valuation.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain fund financial models to reflect market conditions, deal structures, and fund strategies. Monitor and analyze portfolio performance metrics and key financial indicators to identify trends and risks. Support strategic fundraising initiatives, including securitized products and customized investor structures. Develop and automate reporting tools to enhance transparency and decision‑making across funds. Support the preparation of investor presentations and internal reports with data‑driven analysis.

Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential impacts of market changes or investment decisions.

Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple sources and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.

2 to 5 years of relevant experience in private credit, private equity, investment banking, leveraged finance, structured finance, corporate finance, valuation, or a related financial role. Title level will be adjusted based on experience.

• Strong financial modeling skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and experience building and maintaining complex financial models.
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, debt…