Search Fund Research Associate, Market Analysis & Investment Research
Overview
You will identify promising markets, companies, products, and operators for Initio Capital, turning ambiguous information into structured analysis and prioritized target lists. You will support strategy, sourcing, and diligence across consulting, finance, product, and AI workstreams. This remote, project-based role suits analytical, commercially curious candidates who move quickly across business, finance, technology, and strategy topics. You will own research end-to-end, from market mapping to recommendation, and shape investment decisions.
What You'll Do7
- 1Build target lists and market maps for M&A and growth opportunities, prioritizing by strategic fit and financial potential.
- 2Run competitive scans across industries, benchmarking key players and business models in SaaS, fintech, and healthcare.
- 3Analyze public data, documents, and interviews to form concise investment recommendations within 90 days.
- 4Support diligence processes by evaluating market size, customer segments, and unit economics for potential acquisitions.
- 5Create opportunity pipelines for private markets, tracking sources and progress in Excel and Notion.
- 6Synthesize findings into executive summaries and presentations for partners and investing committees.
- 7Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product, growth, and operations projects, delivering data-driven insights.
Requirements7
- 12+ years in research, consulting, investment banking, or private equity, with a focus on market analysis.
- 2Proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
- 3Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or Capital IQ for company and market research.
- 4Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear memos.
- 5Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management.
- 6Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- 7Self-starter comfortable in ambiguous environments, able to manage multiple projects remotely.
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