Junior Buy-Side Analyst

Junior Buy-Side Analyst

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

About This Role

This Junior Buy-Side Analyst description represents the type of early-career investment 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 buy-side investment roles across private equity, growth equity, private credit, and other private market strategies 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 finance opportunities.

More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.

About the Opportunity

A lower middle-market buy-side investment firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a Junior Buy-Side Analyst to support senior investment professionals across deal evaluation, financial analysis, diligence, and portfolio monitoring.

This role is designed for candidates at the start of their buy-side careers, offering hands-on exposure to live investments, direct interaction with experienced investors, and a steep learning curve within a lean investment team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling

• Build and maintain financial and operating models, including 3-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs (as applicable)

• Analyze investment returns, capital structures, and downside scenarios

• Support valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation methods

• Assist in screening and evaluating new buy-side investment opportunities

Due Diligence & Market Research

• Support diligence efforts across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams

• Analyze historical performance, forecasts, KPIs, and unit economics

• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to inform investment theses

• Organize and synthesize diligence findings into clear analytical summaries

Investment Committee & Deal Support

• Prepare investment memos, analysis exhibits, and presentation materials

• Summarize risks, opportunities, and key diligence insights

• Support internal discussions and decision-making processes

• Assist with transaction execution from initial review through closing

Portfolio Monitoring & Ongoing Support

• Assist with portfolio company performance tracking and reporting

• Help maintain KPI dashboards and monitoring tools

• Support analysis related to add-on investments, refinancings, and exit planning

• Provide ad hoc analytical support to senior investment team members

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Early exposure to buy-side investing and capital allocation decisions

• Hands-on analytical responsibility across live deals

• Interaction with company management teams, founders, and senior investors

• Accelerated learning across valuation, strategy, and private market dynamics

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior buy-side analyst roles.

Education & Technical Skills

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

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

• Solid foundational understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation

Experience (Formal or Informal)

• Prior internships or entry-level experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit, consulting, asset management, or corporate finance is beneficial

• Demonstrated interest in investing, financial analysis, and buy-side work

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

• Coachable, intellectually curious, and motivated to grow as an investor

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive buy-side roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a large volume of relevant entry-level investment roles

• Targeted searches across private equity, private credit, venture capital, growth equity, and related fields

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach to recruiters and buy-side decision-makers

• Support initiating direct, targeted 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 buy-side case studies, financial modeling tests, and technical interviews

• Behavioral interview preparation aligned with junior investment roles

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process until placement

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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