Private Equity Sourcing & Operations Analyst
2 - 5 years
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
2 months ago
About the role
Private Equity Sourcing & Operations Analyst
If you’re coming out of a top program with strong internships and want exposure to private equity—but prefer building, analyzing, and driving activity behind the scenes rather than chasing a traditional deal path—this is a unique seat to consider.
This role is designed as operational leverage to a high-performing investment team , focused on sourcing strategy, market mapping, and business development support . You’ll work closely with investors to help identify, track, and engage potential opportunities—playing a critical role in how deals get in the door.
It’s fast-paced, detail-oriented, and ideal for someone who’s comfortable being “in the weeds” and takes pride in creating structure, insights, and momentum.
🔹 What You’ll Work On
🔹 What They’re Looking For
🔹 Why This Role
This is a great fit for someone who wants to be close to the action, build real expertise, and carve out a valuable niche within private equity—without following the traditional, structured track.
If you’re coming out of a top program with strong internships and want exposure to private equity—but prefer building, analyzing, and driving activity behind the scenes rather than chasing a traditional deal path—this is a unique seat to consider.
This role is designed as operational leverage to a high-performing investment team , focused on sourcing strategy, market mapping, and business development support . You’ll work closely with investors to help identify, track, and engage potential opportunities—playing a critical role in how deals get in the door.
It’s fast-paced, detail-oriented, and ideal for someone who’s comfortable being “in the weeds” and takes pride in creating structure, insights, and momentum.
🔹 What You’ll Work On
- Build and maintain target lists, pipeline tracking, and prospect mapping across sectors and themes
- Partner with investors to support outbound sourcing efforts and business development initiatives
- Leverage AI tools and data platforms to enhance sourcing workflows, research, and opportunity identification
- Conduct company and market research to surface actionable insights and trends
- Help manage and optimize CRM systems and sourcing infrastructure
- Track interactions, maintain clean data, and ensure visibility into pipeline activity
- Support broader sourcing operations and strategic initiatives as the team scales
🔹 What They’re Looking For
- 0–2 years of experience (including internships), ideally with exposure to private equity, investment banking, consulting, or high-performance environments
- Strong academic background from a top-tier university
- Highly detail-oriented with a willingness to own execution and dig into the work
- Interest in private markets and business development , even if not pursuing a traditional deal role
- Comfortable working with data, systems, and tools (experience with CRM platforms or AI tools is a plus )
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders
- Self-starter mindset with drive, curiosity, and low ego
🔹 Why This Role
- Direct exposure to a top-tier private equity investing team
- Opportunity to build a skillset at the intersection of investing, strategy, and operations
- A path for long-term growth and increasing responsibility within a high-performance environment
- A chance to differentiate yourself early by becoming an expert in sourcing strategy and market intelligence
This is a great fit for someone who wants to be close to the action, build real expertise, and carve out a valuable niche within private equity—without following the traditional, structured track.