Growth Equity Analyst

Long Ridge is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm based in New York City with over $2 billion in assets under management. Over 20 years, the firm has partnered with leaders in financial technology, business technology, and tech-enabled services at critical inflection points — applying deep sector expertise and an extensive network to catalyze transformative outcomes.

With top-tier returns across multiple funds, including an oversubscribed $730 million Fund IV activated in 2024, Long Ridge has backed some of the most successful companies in their sectors of expertise.

Long Ridge's culture is defined by collaboration, transparency, and long-term thinking. Team members work closely together across all aspects of the investment process and learn directly from senior leaders in a flat, apprenticeship-driven organization. The firm believes every voice counts and the best ideas win. In fact, most of Long Ridge’s senior leaders started at the firm as junior investment professionals and worked their way up.

More information about Long Ridge can be found at www.long-ridge.com.

The Opportunity

The Analyst role provides an opportunity to join a rapidly growing platform in a high-impact, high-responsibility position where you are trusted early, working directly with Vice Presidents, Principals, and Partners on high-stakes projects.

Analysts are integral members of our investment team and play a key role across the full investment lifecycle — from sourcing and evaluating new opportunities to executing transactions and supporting portfolio companies post-investment.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing investment opportunities:

• Play an active role in the firm’s sourcing efforts through thematic research, proactive outreach, and relationship building with founders, executives, and industry stakeholders (e.g., bankers, other investors).
• Maintain a steady pipeline of qualified opportunities and apply a thoughtful, creative approach to origination.

Investment evaluation:

• Analysts drive the investment evaluation process and work directly with our Vice Presidents, Principals, and Partners, including on market research, competitive analysis, customer and expert interviews, business analysis, and financial/transaction modeling.
• Produce high-quality analyses and materials, highlighting key insights and implications for the deal team.
• Prepare and present investment materials and recommendations to the firm’s Investment Committee.

Portfolio company engagement:

• Support value creation efforts, including growth strategy, product expansion, execution, team augmentation, and capital planning.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with ongoing financial and strategic analysis.

What You’re Like

We're looking for current college seniors (Class of 2027) for this entry-level analyst position. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong academic track record, ideally with a degree from a top-tier university.
• Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality, insight-driven analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to interact confidently with senior management teams and internal leadership.
• A self-starter mindset and entrepreneurial orientation; comfortable working in a lean, high-impact, fast-paced environment.
• A voracious appetite to learn, insatiable curiosity, and a genuine interest in business and how companies work.

Additional Details

Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, the base compensation for this role starts at $115,000 plus a competitive bonus.

Questions? Please email [email protected]