Private Equity Analyst

1823 Partners

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from a top academic institution
  • Majors in Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or related quantitative fields
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High intellectual curiosity and quick learning ability for financial concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with effective multi-task management
  • Demonstrated work ethic and interest in private equity or finance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of potential investment opportunities
  • Build and maintain financial models including operating models and return analyses
  • Support due diligence efforts by analyzing financial statements and market data
  • Assist with investment memos and presentations for investment committee discussions
  • Perform industry and market research including competitive landscape analysis
  • Collaborate with senior team members on analytical and strategic projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative team
  • Exposure to sophisticated investment structures and institutional capital partners
  • Culture that values integrity, partnership, and long-term thinking
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical, resourceful, and intellectually curious Private Equity Analyst to join our investment team in the New York office. This is a junior, entry-level role well suited for a recent graduate with a strong quantitative background. Prior finance experience is not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance or related quantitative field from a top college or university. The firm is prepared to provide the necessary finance and investment training for the right individual, with the expectation that this is a full-time, long-term role rather than a short-term training program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of potential investment opportunities
  • Build and maintain financial models, including operating models, return analyses, and scenario/sensitivity analyses
  • Support due diligence efforts by analyzing financial statements, market data, and company performance metrics
  • Assist with investment memos, presentations, and internal materials for investment committee discussions
  • Perform industry and market research, including competitive landscape analysis
  • Work collaboratively with senior team members on ad hoc analytical and strategic projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from top academic institution
  • Required majors: Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance or related quantitative field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated comfort working with complex data
  • High level of intellectual curiosity and ability to learn financial concepts quickly
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple workstreams
  • Demonstrated work ethic and interest in private equity, investing, or finance
  • Self-starter with ability to work across silos
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial modeling is a plus, but is not required

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative team at the intersection of finance, strategy, and investment.
  • Exposure to sophisticated investment structures and institutional capital partners.
  • A culture that values integrity, partnership, and long-term thinking.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.


*The pay range listed below is dependent on individual candidate experience and skills and is based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

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