Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
This Market Intelligence Analyst – Private Equity description represents the type of early-career market research and investment intelligence 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.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
Lower middle-market private equity firms within our network may seek analytically strong Market Intelligence Analysts to support investment teams through sector research, market mapping, trend analysis, and data-driven insights.
Individuals in roles like this contribute to identifying attractive markets, understanding competitive dynamics, and informing sourcing and underwriting strategies. The work environment is typically lean, offering exposure to how market intelligence shapes investment decisions before and during transactions.
Conduct in-depth industry, sub-sector, and market research to identify attractive investment themes
Develop market maps outlining key players, customer segments, value chains, and consolidation dynamics
Track macro, regulatory, and secular trends impacting target industries
Support sourcing efforts through data-driven market intelligence and target identification
Analyze business models, revenue drivers, unit economics, and competitive positioning
Screen potential investment opportunities for strategic and market fit
Build high-level financial analyses to contextualize market opportunities and company performance
Analyze KPIs, growth drivers, margin structures, and scalability considerations
Support valuation analysis using comparable companies and precedent transactions
Provide market and competitive analysis during diligence processes
Synthesize findings into clear insights, risks, and opportunity assessments
Prepare market sections of investment memos and presentation materials
Communicate data-backed perspectives to senior investment professionals
Monitor industry performance and competitive developments relevant to portfolio companies
Support portfolio teams with market insights, benchmarking, and strategic analysis
Contribute to research supporting add-on acquisitions and exit positioning
Deep exposure to market dynamics that drive private equity investment decisions
Opportunity to influence sourcing and underwriting strategy through research and insight
Accelerated learning across industries, business models, and competitive landscapes
Collaboration with senior investors, deal teams, and external advisors
This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for market intelligence-focused roles in private equity.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial and market data
Solid understanding of corporate finance and valuation fundamentals
Prior experience or internships in private equity, investment banking, consulting, equity research, strategy, or corporate development is beneficial
Demonstrated interest in industry analysis, market research, or investment strategy
Intellectual curiosity and passion for understanding industries and business models
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Coachability and eagerness to learn
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive investment and research roles.
Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes
Targeted searches across private equity, venture capital, investment banking, consulting, and strategy
Human-led outreach to recruiters, partners, and investment professionals
Support initiating warm conversations beyond traditional job portals
Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach
End-to-end administrative support throughout the search process
Preparation for market sizing, industry analysis, and investment cases
Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness
Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring and placement process
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