Strategic Portfolio Acquisition Lead

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Investment Banking / Private Equity / Asset Management Experience Level: Analyst / Early Career Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus (varies by employer) About This Opportunity This posting represents the type of Strategic Portfolio Acquisition Lead 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 finance, investment, and strategy roles that may not appear on public job boards. This description reflects a typical early-career role focused on portfolio expansion, acquisition strategy, and transaction execution within investment firms and corporate investment teams. More information is available at careerlaunch.ai. Representative Role Overview An investment firm, private equity platform, asset manager, or corporate development group may seek a Strategic Portfolio Acquisition Lead to support the identification, evaluation, and execution of portfolio acquisitions. This role is designed for analytically strong candidates interested in M&A, portfolio construction, and strategic investing , offering exposure to senior decision-makers, live transactions, and long-term investment strategy. Key Responsibilities Support portfolio acquisition strategy across target identification, screening, and prioritization Analyze potential acquisition opportunities using financial models, valuation frameworks, and strategic fit assessments Build and maintain financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, portfolio impact analysis) Conduct industry, sector, and competitive research to inform acquisition decisions Assist in commercial, financial, and operational due diligence processes Prepare acquisition memos, portfolio review materials, and investment committee presentations Coordinate transaction workflows, including data rooms, advisors, and internal stakeholders Collaborate with senior investment professionals on portfolio optimization and capital deployment strategy Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or a related field Strong foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis Ability to synthesize financial data and strategic insights into clear recommendations Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, corporate finance, audit, or FP&A is beneficial Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial research platforms Why This Posting Matters This Strategic Portfolio Acquisition Lead description reflects the types of opportunities available exclusively to Career Launch AI members, including: Roles shared directly with Career Launch AI by employers Opportunities not publicly advertised Warm introductions to hiring managers and investment teams AI-supported role targeting and application optimization Interview coaching and transaction-focused preparation Career Launch AI members gain access to 1,000+ curated roles across: Investment Banking Private Equity & Venture Capital Corporate Development & Corporate Finance Technology (FAANG-level and startups) Product Management, Data, Operations, and more How Career Launch AI Helps Candidates 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. How to Access Opportunities Like This To be considered for roles of this type, candidates must enroll in the Career Launch AI platform. Career Launch Assessment Link: Once enrolled, members receive: Access to the exclusive private job board #J-18808-Ljbffr