Market Intelligence Specialist – Private Capital

Market Intelligence Specialist – Private Capital
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Market Intelligence Specialist – Private Capital position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in private capital research, market intelligence, and strategic analysis.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., private equity, venture capital, real assets, credit), and market coverage.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Market Intelligence Specialist – Private Capital supports investment and business development teams by providing research, analysis, and actionable insights on private capital markets. The role combines market intelligence, competitive analysis, and data-driven reporting to help inform investment decisions, deal sourcing, and strategic initiatives.

This position often involves collaboration with investment professionals, portfolio managers, research analysts, and strategy teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on private capital markets, including private equity, venture capital, real assets, and credit

• Analyze market trends, fundraising activity, deal flow, valuations, and competitive dynamics

• Track and benchmark fund and portfolio performance, including peer comparisons and sector insights

• Build and maintain dashboards, databases, and analytical tools to deliver actionable insights

• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc market intelligence reports for senior management and investment teams

• Identify emerging opportunities, market shifts, and strategic trends relevant to the firm’s investment focus

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support fundraising, investor relations, and business development efforts

• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting for internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field

• Strong understanding of private capital markets, investment vehicles, and fundraising processes

• Experience or coursework in market research, investment analytics, or private equity/venture capital (preferred but not required)

• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with databases, SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in private capital, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching

• Resume and profile optimization

• Guidance on outreach to investment and strategy teams

• Interview preparation for private capital, market intelligence, and analytics roles

To learn more or express interest in private capital and market intelligence roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/