Investment Evaluation Analyst
About the role
This Investment Evaluation Analyst position 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 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.
About The Opportunity
A lower middle-market private equity firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek a highly analytical Investment Evaluation Analyst to support the assessment and underwriting of potential investments. Professionals in roles like this focus on rigorous financial analysis, risk assessment, and valuation work that informs investment decisions.
The environment is typically lean and performance-driven, providing meaningful exposure to live transactions, senior investment professionals, and strategic decision-making processes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Investment Evaluation & Financial Analysis
- Screen inbound investment opportunities and prepare structured evaluation summaries
- Build and maintain operating and transaction models (3-statement models, DCFs, LBOs)
- Analyze projected returns, IRRs, MOIC, capital structures, and downside scenarios
- Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation techniques
- Identify key value drivers, risk factors, and sensitivity assumptions
Due Diligence & Market Research Support
- Support financial, commercial, operational, and legal diligence workstreams
- Analyze historical financial statements, revenue drivers, margin trends, and working capital dynamics
- Evaluate KPIs, customer cohorts, retention metrics, and unit economics
- Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to support investment theses
Investment Committee & Reporting Support
- Draft screening memos, investment committee presentations, and analytical summaries
- Synthesize complex diligence findings into clear, actionable insights
- Present data-driven perspectives on risks, return potential, and strategic positioning
Portfolio & Transaction Support
- Aid with transaction execution, data room review, and coordination with advisors
- Support portfolio company performance tracking and KPI reporting
- Contribute analytical support for add-on acquisitions, refinancing opportunities, and exit evaluations
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education & Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Advanced Excel proficiency and ability to build or audit complex financial models
- Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation methodologies
- Comfort interpreting financial statements and assessing transaction structures
Experience (Formal or Informal)
- Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or corporate finance is beneficial
- Experience performing financial analysis, modeling, or transaction support
- Demonstrated interest in investing, financial markets, and analytical decision-making
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail
- Structured thinker with sound judgment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- High ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and coachability
How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates
Access to a curated job board
Personalized outreach support
Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles
Targeted search across private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate development, and related fields
Human-led outreach campaigns to relevant recruiters and decision-makers
Support in initiating warm conversations rather than relying solely on job portals
Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach
End-to-end administrative support during the search process
Interview & Case Preparation Assistance
Support with private equity case preparation and modeling reviews
Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness
Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process
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