Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Typically $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)
This Junior Investment Associate – Buy-Side description represents the type of early-career buy-side 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 junior investment roles across private equity, growth equity, private credit, and related buy-side strategies that may not appear on public job boards. Career Launch AI provides tools, outreach support, and structured guidance to help candidates reach hiring managers, prepare for interviews, and pursue high-caliber investment careers.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
A lower middle-market buy-side investment firm (representative of firms within our network) may seek an analytically strong Junior Investment Associate to support investment professionals across the full investment lifecycle, including deal sourcing, underwriting, diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring.
This role is designed for candidates at the earliest stage of an investment associate career, offering hands-on exposure to live transactions, close collaboration with senior investors, and meaningful ownership of analytical work in a lean team environment.
Build and maintain operating and transaction models, including 3-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs
Analyze investment returns, capital structures, leverage profiles, and downside scenarios
Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic methods
Support underwriting for new investments and add-on transactions
Support diligence across financial, commercial, operational, and legal workstreams
Analyze company performance, KPIs, customer cohorts, and unit economics
Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to inform investment theses
Synthesize third-party diligence outputs into clear analytical insights
Draft investment memoranda, analyses, and presentation materials
Summarize diligence findings and articulate risks, opportunities, and value drivers
Prepare materials to support internal investment discussions and approvals
Assist with transaction execution through signing and closing
Assist with portfolio company performance tracking and KPI dashboards
Support operational improvement initiatives and strategic planning efforts
Contribute analysis for bolt-on acquisitions, refinancings, and exit planning
Monitor portfolio performance relative to original underwriting assumptions
Direct exposure to buy-side investment decision-making
Meaningful interaction with management teams, founders, and senior investors
Accelerated learning in M&A, leveraged finance, and investment analysis
Strong foundation for long-term careers in private markets investing
This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought for junior buy-side investment associate roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Strong Excel skills with the ability to build or audit financial models
Solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation concepts
Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit, consulting, transaction advisory, or corporate finance is beneficial
Demonstrated interest in investing, financial analysis, and transaction-driven work
Strong attention to detail and ownership mentality
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Coachable, curious, and motivated to grow as an investor
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive buy-side and private markets roles.
Automated applications to a high volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes
Targeted search across private equity, growth equity, private credit, venture capital, and corporate development
Human-led outreach to recruiters and investment professionals
Support in initiating targeted, warm outreach beyond traditional job portals
Centralized systems to manage applications and outreach
End-to-end administrative support throughout the recruiting process
Assistance with investment case studies, LBO modeling tests, and technical interviews
Behavioral interview coaching aligned with junior buy-side roles
Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process until placement
To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai
Career Launch AI offers access to a curated private job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.
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