Investment Analyst Emergence | New York/San Francisco/Toronto - Full-Time / Part-Time | Onsite Who We Are Emergence is a thematic holding company backed by the Pritzker Organization focused exclusively on acquiring and scaling category-defining software businesses. We organize investments into focused portfolios with deep domain expertise and proven operational playbooks. We combine permanent capital with a growth equity mindset - partnering closely with leadership teams to drive sustainable ARR growth, profitability improvements, and industry-leading customer outcomes. The Mission Execute the investment diligence cycle end to end, from initial target evaluation through IC memo, supporting multiple deals per quarter. What You'll Do • Run financial and operational due diligence on acquisition targets, identifying risks and opportunities across the business. • Build and maintain financial models covering unit economics, SaaS KPIs, and operating leverage. • Prepare quality of earnings analyses and net working capital bridge assessments to support accurate valuation. • Draft Investment Committee memos that synthesize diligence findings into clear, decision-ready recommendations. • Support deal structuring and execution in close coordination with legal, finance, and operating teams. • Maintain coverage models and sourcing infrastructure as deal pipeline grows. What We're Looking For Must-haves • 1 to 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, or corporate development. • Hands-on financial modelling experience with SaaS or enterprise software businesses. • Strong written communication - can turn complex diligence findings into a clear, concise IC memo. • Organized and reliable under deal pressure with multiple workstreams running simultaneously. Nice-to-haves • Exposure to majority buyout transaction structures and deal negotiation. • Familiarity with QoE processes and working capital adjustments. • Prior experience at a software-focused PE or growth equity firm. Who you are You finish what you start and flag problems early. You have sent a financial model to a senior colleague knowing it would get torn apart and came back with a better one. You do not wait to be told what to look for in a data room. You have an opinion on whether a business is good and can defend it with numbers. What We Offer • Competitive base with carry participation tied to performance. • Direct exposure to the full deal lifecycle