Transaction Modeling Analyst - Buy-Side

Job Description

Job Description

Transaction Modeling Analyst – Buy-Side (Entry-Level)

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000+ total compensation (varies by employer)

About This Role

This Transaction Modeling Analyst – Buy-Side description represents the type of early-career, modeling-intensive transaction 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 buy-side 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

Lower middle-market private equity firms, growth equity investors, credit funds, and other buy-side investment platforms within our network may seek analytically strong Transaction Modeling Analysts to support live deal execution and investment underwriting .

Individuals in roles like this focus primarily on building, refining, and stress-testing transaction models that drive investment decisions. The role is highly analytical and central to evaluating deal structure, returns, and risk.

The work environment is typically lean and fast-paced, offering close interaction with deal teams and senior investment professionals.

Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesTransaction Modeling & Underwriting

• Build and maintain deal-level transaction models , including LBOs, merger models, and credit structures

• Analyze returns, capital structures, leverage profiles, and downside scenarios

• Perform sensitivity analyses, scenario modeling, and stress testing

• Evaluate transaction economics across multiple structuring alternatives

Valuation & Deal Economics

• Perform valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, and intrinsic valuation methodologies

• Assess purchase price assumptions, financing terms, and exit scenarios

• Support investment return projections and risk assessments

Due Diligence & Deal Support

• Support financial diligence by analyzing historical financials, KPIs, and cash flow dynamics

• Partner with internal teams and external advisors during live transactions

• Identify key risks, assumptions, and value drivers embedded in transaction models

Investment Committee Support

• Prepare transaction model outputs, exhibits, and summaries for investment committee materials

• Clearly communicate model insights, sensitivities, and conclusions

• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from senior investment professionals

Post-Close & Portfolio Modeling Support

• Update transaction models post-close to reflect actual performance

• Support refinancing, recapitalization, add-on acquisition, and exit modeling

• Assist with ongoing return and valuation analysis for portfolio investments

What Makes This Work Engaging

• Central role in live deal execution and underwriting

• Heavy exposure to complex transaction modeling and structuring

• Direct influence on investment decisions and capital deployment

• Accelerated learning in private equity, credit, and M&A execution

Ideal Candidate Profile

This profile reflects the competencies commonly sought by firms for roles of this type.

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

• Advanced Excel and transaction modeling skills

• Strong understanding of accounting, valuation, and capital structure mechanics

Experience (Formal or Informal)

• Prior internships or experience in investment banking, private equity, credit, transaction advisory, or corporate finance is beneficial

• Demonstrated experience building or auditing LBOs or other transaction models

• Strong interest in buy-side investing and deal execution

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor

• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Strong ownership mentality and accountability

• Coachability, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset

How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates Access Roles Like This

Career Launch AI is a career acceleration platform supporting candidates pursuing competitive buy-side finance and transaction roles.

AI-Powered Job Search Automation

• Automated applications to a large volume of relevant roles with tailored resumes

• Targeted search across private equity, growth equity, credit funds, and investment platforms

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Outreach

• Human-led outreach campaigns to relevant recruiters and decision-makers

• Support initiating warm, direct conversations rather than relying solely on job portals

Execution & Tracking Support

• Streamlined systems to manage applications and outreach

• End-to-end administrative support during the search process

Interview & Case Preparation

• Assistance with transaction modeling tests, LBO cases, and underwriting exercises

• Support with behavioral and technical interview readiness

Continued Support

• Ongoing guidance provided throughout the hiring process

Learn More or Apply

To access roles of this kind through the Career Launch AI platform, visit:
careerlaunch.ai

Career Launch AI offers access to a curated job board, personalized outreach support, automated application tools, interview preparation, and continued assistance until placement.

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