Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Investment Banking / Financial Services
Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer)
This posting represents the type of Strategic Due Diligence Officer roles featured within 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 investment banking, private equity, and strategy-focused roles that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career strategic due diligence role accessible through our network.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
A leading middle-market investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team may seek a Strategic Due Diligence Officer to support commercial, financial, and operational diligence across mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions.
These roles are well-suited for candidates interested in evaluating target businesses, assessing strategic fit, validating growth assumptions, and identifying key transaction risks and value drivers.
Support end-to-end due diligence efforts across M&A and investment transactions
Conduct commercial and strategic analysis, including market sizing, competitive positioning, and customer dynamics
Analyze business models, revenue drivers, cost structures, and unit economics
Assist in validating management projections and investment theses
Identify and assess key risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities
Coordinate diligence workflows, including data room review and information requests
Collaborate with investment bankers, consultants, and internal stakeholders on diligence findings
Prepare due diligence summaries, investment memoranda, and committee materials
Support integration planning considerations informed by diligence insights
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
Understanding of M&A transactions, valuation concepts, and investment decision-making
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
Ability to manage multiple diligence workstreams under tight deadlines
Prior internship or experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development is beneficial
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research tools
This Strategic Due Diligence Officer description reflects the types of opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including:
Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers
Opportunities not posted publicly
Warm introductions to hiring managers and recruiters
AI-supported job targeting and application support
Interview coaching and preparation
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Investment Banking
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Corporate Development
Strategy & Transaction Advisory
Corporate Finance
Technology (FAANG-level and startups)
Product Management
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This posting is an example of the types of positions members may pursue through the platform.
To be considered for roles of this type, candidates must enroll in the Career Launch AI platform.
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Ongoing support until placement