Capital Origination Associate

Capital Origination Associate
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

This job description represents a sample Capital Origination Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in capital raising, client coverage, and investment origination.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, target asset classes (e.g., private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, or corporate lending), and client focus.

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Capital Origination Associates support investment teams and client coverage groups by sourcing, structuring, and executing capital-raising opportunities. The role blends financial analysis, market research, and client relationship management in fast-paced environments.

These roles often involve close collaboration with senior bankers, investment professionals, portfolio managers, and risk and legal teams to structure financing solutions and present opportunities to clients or investors.

Support the origination and execution of capital-raising transactions across equity, debt, and alternative investment products

Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario modeling for potential investment opportunities

Prepare pitch materials, presentations, and investment memoranda for clients and internal committees

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential clients, industry trends, and financing opportunities

Assist in client outreach, relationship management, and tracking pipeline activity

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, accurate documentation, and smooth execution of transactions

Monitor portfolio performance and support reporting on capital deployment, returns, and investor communications

Identify strategic opportunities to expand client coverage and origination initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment structuring

Experience or coursework in investment banking, private equity, credit, or capital markets (preferred but not required)

Advanced analytical skills, financial modeling, and attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, Python, SQL, or other data tools is a plus

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and internal presentations

Strong interest in finance, investment structuring, and strategic client solutions

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization

Guidance on outreach to investment teams and hiring managers

Interview preparation for capital markets, investment, and financial analysis assessments

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