Capital Operations Analyst

Certified Contractor Roles: Analyst
· Lead
· Senior

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Compensation:
$50–$200/hour (based on Analyst Rating Score, credentials, and approval scope)

Initio Sphere is a full-service private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We support fund managers, investors, operators, and finance professionals across private markets by integrating deal flow, analyst talent, investor relations, networking, training, and placement into a single platform.

Our mission is to promote opportunity, credibility, and real earning potential for serious private capital professionals. Capital Operations Analysts do not wait months for placement—once verified, they can immediately begin earning income by supporting active transactions and ongoing capital operations across our network.

Initio Sphere is seeking qualified finance professionals to join as Certified Capital Operations Analysts.

This is not a traditional employment role. Analysts operate as independent contractors and are activated through Initio Sphere’s certification, verification, and approval process.

• Once approved, Capital Operations Analysts:
• Are promoted within the Initio Sphere platform
• Gain access to live deal flow and paid operational support work
• Support investors, fund managers, and operators across transaction execution and post-close operations
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, reporting, and capital processes
• Build a verified deal track record and Analyst Rating Score

Certification tiers:

• Senior Capital Operations Analyst
• Lead Capital Operations Analyst
• Capital Operations Analyst / Associate

Rating Score: 90–100

Pay: $150–$200/hour

Typical Background: Former investment banking, private equity operations, fund operations, transaction services, or senior finance professionals with 5+ years of experience

Rating Score: 80–89

Pay: $100–$150/hour

Typical Background: Finance professionals with 3–5 years of experience in transaction execution support, portfolio analytics, or fund operations

Rating Score: 60–79

Pay: $50–$100/hour

Typical Background: Entry to mid-level analysts with strong technical skills and exposure to deal support, reporting, or operational finance

Capital Operations Analysts are engaged based on category-specific approvals, earned through assessment and performance—not tenure.

• Support transaction execution workflows and closing processes
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and transaction tracking
• Coordinate data room materials and execution checklists
• Track deal milestones, approvals, and documentation

• Build and maintain 3-statement and transaction models
• Analyze cash flows, capital usage, and return metrics
• Support post-close performance tracking and variance analysis
• Run sensitivity and scenario analyses for operational decisions
• Assist with portfolio company monitoring and KPI tracking
• Support quarterly and ad-hoc investor reporting
• Contribute to valuation updates and portfolio review materials
• Support investment memos, IC updates, and operational summaries
• Assist with Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis
• Support commercial and operational diligence workflows
• Identify execution, integration, and operational risks

Analysts may only perform work in categories for which they are explicitly approved.

• Complete the Analyst Certification Assessment or approved training
• Become verified on the Initio Sphere platform
• Begin earning immediately through hourly projects and live operational support engagements
• No cold applications. No unpaid “experience.” Verified Capital Operations Analysts are actively promoted to investors and deal sponsors.

To qualify, candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Score ≥70% in at least one category of the Analyst Certification Assessment
• Completion of Initio Sphere Financial Training
• Active professional credential (CFA, CPA, Series 7, 63, 79, or equivalent)

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