Capital Performance Analyst

Capital Performance Analyst

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

About This Role

This Capital Performance Analyst description represents the type of early-career capital analytics and performance-focused 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 centered on capital efficiency, return optimization, and performance measurement 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.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

About the Opportunity

Firms within the Career Launch AI network—including private equity, growth equity, private credit, and alternative investment managers—may seek an analytically strong Capital Performance Analyst to support fund- and portfolio-level capital decisions.

Individuals in roles like this focus on analyzing how capital is deployed, tracked, and optimized across investments, helping investment teams improve returns, manage risk, and enhance capital efficiency throughout the investment lifecycle.

The environment is typically lean and analytical, offering meaningful exposure to performance drivers, capital allocation strategy, and investment decision support.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Capital Performance & Return Analysis

• Analyze fund- and portfolio-level performance, including IRR, MOIC, DPI, and cash flow timing

• Track capital deployment, recycling, and return patterns across investments

• Evaluate the impact of leverage, follow-on capital, and exit timing on returns

Financial & Scenario Modeling

• Build and maintain performance and cash flow models to assess capital efficiency

• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses on capital structures and return outcomes

• Support downside and stress testing related to capital deployment decisions

Portfolio & Investment Support

• Monitor portfolio company capital usage, cash flow generation, and return contribution

• Support analysis for refinancings, recapitalizations, and exit alternatives

• Assist in evaluating incremental capital allocation decisions and trade-offs

Investment Committee & Reporting Support

• Prepare performance summaries and analytics for investment committees and LP reporting

• Translate performance data into clear insights on risks, opportunities, and capital effectiveness

• Support standardized reporting on capital performance metrics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with investment, finance, and portfolio operations teams

• Support data consistency across performance tracking, reporting, and analysis

• Help improve internal processes for monitoring capital performance

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Direct exposure to how capital decisions drive investment outcomes

• Hands-on experience with performance metrics used by senior investors

• Opportunity to influence capital allocation and value creation decisions

• Accelerated learning across portfolio finance, returns analysis, and investment strategy

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects competencies commonly sought for capital performance and analytics roles.

Education & Technical Skills

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

• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

• Solid understanding of return metrics, cash flow modeling, and valuation concepts

• Comfort working with performance dashboards and financial datasets

Experience (Formal or Informal)

• Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit, consulting, or corporate finance preferred

• Demonstrated interest in capital allocation, performance analytics, or investment strategy

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset

• Ability to synthesize complex performance data into actionable insights

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ownership mentality and ability to operate in fast-paced environments

• Coachability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive finance and investment roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes

• Targeted search across private equity, capital analytics, investment strategy, and portfolio finance

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach to relevant recruiters and investment professionals

• Support initiating warm conversations beyond traditional job portals

Execution & Tracking Support

• Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach

• End-to-end administrative support throughout the job search

Interview & Case Preparation

• Assistance with performance modeling, capital analysis cases, and technical prep

• Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance throughout the hiring process

Learn More or Apply

To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai

Career Launch AI offers access to a curated job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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