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 Lead Investment Opportunities Strategist 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 strategy, deal sourcing, and opportunity assessment roles that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career position focused on identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing high-potential investment opportunities across sectors and asset classes.
More information is available at careerlaunch.ai.
A leading middle-market investment bank, private investment firm, or corporate development team may seek a Lead Investment Opportunities Strategist to support opportunity sourcing, strategic screening, and investment thesis development.
This role is ideal for candidates interested in the front end of the investment lifecycle, combining market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic judgment to help senior decision-makers identify where to deploy capital.
Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities across industries and transaction types
Develop initial investment theses and strategic rationales for prospective deals
Build and maintain financial models to assess returns, risks, and scenario outcomes
Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to support opportunity screening
Support pipeline development for M&A, growth equity, minority investments, and strategic partnerships
Prepare investment briefs, opportunity memos, and senior-level presentations
Collaborate with senior bankers, investors, and strategy teams on opportunity prioritization
Assist with preliminary due diligence and data analysis during early-stage deal evaluation
Track market trends, valuation benchmarks, and capital deployment strategies
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline
Strong interest in investment strategy, deal sourcing, and opportunity assessment
Solid financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize qualitative insights with quantitative analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Prior internship or experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategy consulting is beneficial
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research tools
This Lead Investment Opportunities Strategist description reflects the types of strategy-focused investment roles available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including:
Roles shared directly by investment firms and advisory platforms
Opportunities not posted publicly
Warm introductions to investment and strategy decision-makers
AI-supported job targeting and application optimization
Interview coaching focused on investment judgment and strategic thinking
Career Launch AI members gain access to over 1,000+ curated roles across:
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Corporate Development & Strategy
Growth Equity & Strategic Investing
Consulting and Financial Analytics
Technology and Product Strategy
Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform designed to help candidates secure competitive roles more efficiently. Members receive:
AI-powered job application automation
Personalized recruiter and hiring manager outreach
Warm introductions to decision-makers
Sector-specific resume optimization
Interview preparation and ongoing career support
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.
Career Launch Assessment Link:
https://careerlaunch.ai/assessment
Once enrolled, members receive:
Access to the exclusive job board
Personalized recruiter outreach and warm introductions
Automated job applications
Coaching and interview preparation
Ongoing support until placement