The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) does not provide an employment outlook for private equity research analysts and associates, but it does report that job opportunities for financial analysts (including those who work for securities, commodities, and other financial investment and related firms) are expected to grow by 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, much faster than the average for all careers.
"After a two-year decline in private equity activity, 2024 witnessed a rebound in both private equity acquisitions and exits, though volumes were still well below pandemic-era levels," the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance stated in January 2025. "Total announced global private equity deal volume increased 22%, from $1.3 trillion in 2023 to $1.7 trillion in 2024. Many of the headwinds that private equity M&A faced over the prior two years—including elevated interest rates and tumultuous financial markets—abated or stabilized. At the same time, several years of stalled exits have led to record long investment holding periods, with sponsors having an average holding period of five years in 2023–2024, compared to 4.2 years in 2021–2022. Robust fundraising has also left sponsor dry powder levels near 2023’s historical peak."
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Lawyers
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Risk Managers