Secondary Market Analyst – Private Capital

Secondary Market Analyst – 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 Secondary Market Analyst – 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 secondary markets, fund liquidity, and investment portfolio analytics.

Actual openings may vary depending on employer focus, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, private credit, and other alternative investment vehicles.

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

Position Overview

Secondary Market Analysts support private capital teams by analyzing secondary market transactions, monitoring portfolio valuations, and assisting with the execution of fund interests in the secondary market.

The role combines financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and market research to provide insights that guide investment decisions and liquidity strategies. Analysts collaborate closely with portfolio managers, transaction teams, and investor relations to evaluate secondary opportunities and optimize fund portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze secondary market opportunities for private capital assets, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and credit funds

• Support transaction execution, valuation assessments, and due diligence of secondary fund interests

• Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to evaluate portfolio positions and liquidity scenarios

• Monitor fund performance, NAV movements, and capital calls/distributions

• Assist in preparing investment memos, presentations, and materials for internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct market, asset-class, and competitor analysis to identify secondary market trends and opportunities

• Collaborate with investment, legal, and client-facing teams on secondary transactions and fund management initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; CFA or advanced degree is a plus

• Strong understanding of private capital markets, secondary transactions, and fund structures

• Experience or coursework in private equity, venture capital, real estate, or private credit

• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and data interpretation

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools; familiarity with Python, SQL, or other analytical software is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in fast-paced, transaction-driven environments

• Strong interest in private capital markets, fund liquidity, and investment strategy

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 private capital teams and fund managers

• Interview preparation for private capital, secondary markets, and portfolio analytics roles

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