Analyst, Investments

American Operator • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

American Operator is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Investment Analyst to support our investment team across the acquisition lifecycle. This role is ideal for a candidate early in their career who is excited about private equity, small-business acquisitions, and hands-on investing. The Analyst will work closely with senior investment professionals to evaluate new opportunities, conduct diligence, build financial models, and support post-investment planning. This role is based at our Austin, TX office.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate finance, accounting, or a highly analytical role (internship experience welcomed).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort building and working with financial models.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and executive-level memos
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn the deal process end-to-end.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to M&A, private equity, search funds, or transaction-oriented environments.
• Familiarity with valuation concepts, LBOs, or pro-forma financial modeling.
• Experience working with small or lower-middle-market businesses.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, operators, and long-term business ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of new investment opportunities by reviewing CIMs, broker materials, financial statements, and internal screening memos.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including reviewing tax returns, P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow statements, addbacks, and EBITDA trends.
• Build and maintain financial models to support deal evaluation, including valuation analyses, purchase price scenarios, and pro-forma projections.
• Assist with due diligence efforts post-LOI, including data analysis, business quality assessment, and preparation of internal investment memos.
• Help prepare materials for investment committee discussions, internal reviews, and investor updates.
• Participate in operational planning efforts, including supporting Year 1 budgets and post-close initiatives alongside operators and senior team members.
• Maintain deal tracking tools, data rooms, and internal documentation to ensure timely execution across active opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed