Investment Screening Specialist

Roles: Senior · Lead · Screening Analyst / Associate Initio Sphere Private Capital Ecosystem – Compensation: $50–$200/hour , based on Analyst Rating Score, credentials, and approval scope About Initio Sphere Initio Sphere is a full-service private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We support fund managers, investors, operators, and finance professionals across private markets by integrating deal flow, investment screening talent, investor relations, networking, training, and job placement into a single platform. Our mission is to promote opportunity, credibility, and real earning potential for serious private capital professionals. Once verified, screening specialists are activated on live deal flow and can begin earning immediately. Role Overview Initio Sphere is seeking qualified finance professionals to join as Certified Investment Screening Specialists . This is not a traditional employment role . Investment Screening Specialists operate as independent contractors and are activated through Initio Sphere’s certification and verification process. Once approved, specialists: Are promoted within the Initio Sphere platform Gain access to real, paid deal screening and evaluation work Support investors, fund managers, and operators by screening inbound transactions Build a verified deal screening track record and Analyst Rating Score Certification tiers: Senior Investment Screening Specialist Lead Investment Screening Specialist Investment Screening Specialist / Associate Senior Investment Screening Specialist Rating Score: 90–100 Pay: $150–200/hour Typical Background: Former investment banking, private equity, venture capital, asset management, or senior consulting professionals with 5+ years of transaction or investment selection experience Lead Investment Screening Specialist Rating Score: 80–89 Pay: $100–150/hour Typical Background: Finance professionals with 3–5 years of deal evaluation, underwriting, or investment analysis experience Investment Screening Specialist / Associate Rating Score: 60–79 Pay: $50–100/hour Typical Background: Entry to mid-level analysts with strong analytical skills and exposure to private market investments What You’ll Do (Approval-Based) Depending on certification approvals, Investment Screening Specialists may be engaged to: Screen inbound investment opportunities against mandate, strategy, and risk criteria Evaluate headline economics, return potential, and capital requirements Identify early red flags, structural issues, and misalignment with investor objectives Deal Screening & Triage Screen inbound investment opportunities against mandate, strategy, and risk criteria Evaluate headline economics, return potential, and capital requirements Identify early red flags, structural issues, and misalignment with investor objectives Initial Financial & Market Review Review high-level financials, KPIs, and operating metrics Assess preliminary valuation expectations and return drivers Review market positioning, competitive dynamics, and scalability Provide summary screening notes and recommendations Investment Readiness Support Prepare initial screening summaries and scorecards Support investment teams with go / no-go recommendations Coordinate handoff of qualified opportunities to diligence or execution teams Note: Specialists may only perform work in categories they are specifically approved for. Approvals are earned through assessment and demonstrated performance—not tenure. How Specialists Start Earning Complete the Investment Screening Specialist Certification Assessment or approved training Receive category-specific approvals (Deal Screening, Initial Financial Review, Risk Triage) Get verified on the Initio Sphere platform Begin earning immediately through hourly screening assignments and live deal flow No cold applying. No unpaid “experience.” To qualify, you must meet at least one of the following: Score ≥70% in at least one category of the Certification Assessment Complete Initio Sphere Financial Training Hold an active professional credential (CFA, CPA, Series 7, 63, 79, or equivalent) Analyst Rating Score Each Investment Screening Specialist receives a 0–100 Analyst Rating Score , which determines: Platform visibility Approved screening categories Recommended hourly rates Scores are based on screening accuracy, judgment quality, efficiency, and compliance. Compensation & Deal Terms Specialists are independent contractors , not employees. Hourly rates depend on Rating Score and approval level. Specialists may earn up to 10% of the first $100,000 in transaction fees. Maximum deal-based earning: $2,500 per transaction Payments issued only after successful deal completion and fee collection. Initio Sphere reserves the right to revoke approvals for quality or compliance issues. Compliance Notice Provide investment advice Solicit or sell securities Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated or fiduciary capacity All work is strictly limited to deal screening, preliminary analysis, and investment support functions and must comply with applicable securities laws. Why Join Initio Sphere Immediate earning potential once verified Exposure to real inbound private market deal flow Platform-driven credibility and investor visibility Long-term upside through deal volume and network growth A unified ecosystem for career, capital, and opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr TEEMA Solutions Group