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
Skills Required
- 1-6+ years of private equity, growth equity, or VC investing experience
- Growth and sales roles at fast-growing startups (acceptable background)
- Strong investment judgment and deep understanding of enterprise software
- Exceptional communication skills with founders and management teams
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
- Genuine interest in helping grow and operate software companies
- Builder mentality, energized by shaping early-stage functions and processes
What We Do
Emergence Software is a thematic holding company backed by The Pritzker Organization, focused on acquiring and scaling category-defining B2B software businesses. By combining operational rigor with a growth equity mindset, the firm provides long-term capital and tailored strategic support to its portfolio companies, aiming to drive sustainable ARR growth, profitability improvements, and industry-leading customer outcomes.
