Private Equity Analyst

Job Description • This is a remote, project-by-project role for Investment Banking or Private Equity professionals with 1–3 years of experience and hands-on familiarity with dataroom workflows and due diligence processes. You will review, organize, and analyze dataroom materials — including CIMs, financial statements, legal agreements, cap tables, and supporting transaction documents — applying your IB or PE training to real-world deal documentation. Work is over the next 2–3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, direct exposure to complex transaction materials, and a strong addition to your professional profile. Why Apply • Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while gaining valuable deal experience • Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart • Resume Building – Strengthen your profile with substantive dataroom and due diligence experience ahead of on-cycle recruiting or lateral moves • Professional Growth – Sharpen your document review and financial analysis skills on real transaction materials Responsibilities • Review and analyze dataroom materials including CIMs, financial statements, management presentations, legal agreements, and supporting deal documents • Organize, index, and summarize dataroom contents into structured diligence trackers and document logs • Identify missing, inconsistent, or materially significant items within dataroom document sets • Produce clear, structured written summaries and annotations of key dataroom findings with precise document citations • Apply IB and PE analytical frameworks to support financial and commercial due diligence workstreams Required Qualifications • 2–5 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, or a closely related finance role • Direct experience working with datarooms and transaction due diligence materials (e.g., Intralinks, Datasite, Box, or similar platforms) • Strong financial literacy including familiarity with financial statements, valuation concepts, and deal documentation • Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce clear, organized, citation-supported document summaries • Ability to work independently, follow detailed guidelines, and manage time effectively across asynchronous tasks Preferred Qualifications • Experience on the buyside or sellside of M&A, leveraged finance, or private credit transactions • Familiarity with legal transaction documents including NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, and disclosure schedules • Exposure to sector-specific diligence workflows in industries such as energy, real estate, healthcare, or technology • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field from a competitive undergraduate program Company Description • AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.