Independent US IPOs Analyst

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Company Description

Smartkarma connects independent investment research analysts to institutional asset managers, such as sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, pension funds, boutiques and family offices. Smartkarma’s cloud-based platform leverages the latest in technology to provide a network for independent research analysts to curate and monetize research in an innovative and new way. 

  • Independent analysts covering more than 4,000 companies now contribute to Smartkarma’s cloud-based platform.
  • Insights are published daily with active minute-by-minute discussions, where themes and ideas are debated, discussed and questioned among a community of experts, in real time.
  • Over 200 leading institutional asset managers have subscribed, including sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, hedge funds, boutiques and family offices, worldwide.
  • Our top 10 clients alone have over $14 trillion under management. Our investors include Sequoia Capital, Singapore Exchange (SGX), Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures and Spring Seed. 

Job Description

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

Qualifications

  • Extensive research and/or investment experience for institutional clients (5 yrs+) 
  • Demonstrated experience and network within US equity capital markets
  • Demonstrated ability to write research

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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The salary for this Independent US IPOs Analyst role at smartkarma is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Independent US IPOs Analyst job at smartkarma remote?
Yes, this Independent US IPOs Analyst position at smartkarma is remote, with team members based in NY, New York, New York, NY, United States, us. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Independent US IPOs Analyst role at smartkarma full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Independent US IPOs Analyst role at smartkarma.
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When was the Independent US IPOs Analyst job at smartkarma posted?
This Independent US IPOs Analyst position at smartkarma was posted on May 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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