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Independent US IPOs Analyst

Posted February 06, 2026
Full-time Mid-Senior Level

Job Overview

Only applications on Smartkarma's website (https://www.smartkarma.com/home/insight-providers/) will be accepted.

Smartkarma is seeking a senior analyst or analyst team to build ongoing research coverage of all US IPOs and direct listings with an expected deal size of [USD100mn or higher, excluding closed-end funds and SPACs].

Research coverage will entail: 

  • Data-driven methodology to score and rank deals
  • Pre-IPO company tearsheet 
  • Pre-IPO fundamental research
  • Pre-IPO valuation and pricing insights
  • Post-IPO trading summary
  • Post-IPO lock-up expiry preview 

Within the first six months, the senior analyst or analyst team will also be expected to offer a high-touch service for select institutional clients covering:

  • Pre-deal: 
    • Pre-positioning
    • Market intelligence/positioning/book color
    • Management meeting questions
    • Excel models
    • Bespoke notes for pre-IPO/cornerstone stake (NDA-driven) 
  • Post-deal: 
    • Lock-up expiry trades
  • Desk access: 
    • Access to team via email/messaging
    • Direct calls

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