Due Diligence Analyst

Certified Contractor Roles: Senior · Lead · Analyst Initio Sphere Private Capital Ecosystem – Compensation: $50–$200/hour (based on Analyst Rating Score, credentials, and approvals) About Initio Sphere Initio Sphere is a full-service private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We serve fund managers, investors, operators, and finance professionals across private markets—integrating deal flow, analyst talent, investor relations, networking, training, and job placement into a single platform. Our mission is to promote opportunity, credibility, and real earning potential for serious private capital professionals. Once verified, analysts can immediately begin earning income by supporting live private market transactions across our network. Role Overview Initio Sphere is seeking qualified finance professionals to join as Certified Due Diligence Analysts. This is not a traditional employment role. Due Diligence Analysts operate as independent contractors, activated through Initio Sphere’s certification and verification process. Once approved, Due Diligence Analysts: • Are promoted within the Initio Sphere platform • Gain access to active deal flow requiring diligence support • Support investors, fund managers, and operators throughout transaction review processes • Build a verified deal track record and Analyst Rating Score Certification tiers: Senior Due Diligence Analyst · Lead Due Diligence Analyst · Due Diligence Analyst / Associate Analyst Levels & Pay RangesSenior Due Diligence Analyst • Rating Score: 90–100 • Pay: $150–200/hour • Typical Background: Former investment banking, private equity, venture capital, transaction advisory, or senior consulting professionals with 5+ years of diligence or transaction experience Lead Due Diligence Analyst • Rating Score: 80–89 • Pay: $100–150/hour • Typical Background: Finance professionals with 3–5 years of due diligence, deal execution, or financial analysis experience Due Diligence Analyst / Associate • Rating Score: 60–79 • Pay: $50–100/hour • Typical Background: Entry to mid-level analysts with strong analytical, accounting, or financial modeling fundamentals What You’ll Do (Approval-Based) Depending on certification approvals, Due Diligence Analysts may be engaged to support: Financial & Transaction Due Diligence • Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis and review support • Financial statement analysis and normalization • Review of management forecasts and assumptions • Identification of key transaction risks, red flags, and data gaps • Diligence findings summaries for investment committees Commercial & Operational Diligence • Market, customer, and revenue analysis • Cost structure and margin sustainability review • Operational risk and scalability assessment • Vendor, customer, and concentration analysis Financial Analysis & Valuation Support • Review and validation of 3-statement financial models • Commercial real estate underwriting review (as applicable) • DCF and LBO analysis to support investment decisions • Sensitivity, downside, and scenario analysis • Comparable company and precedent transaction analysis • Football field valuation summaries Investment Materials Support • Investment memo and diligence section support • Data room review and issue tracking • Diligence checklists and workflow coordination Analysts may only perform work in categories for which they are approved. Approvals are earned through assessment results and demonstrated performance—not tenure.How Analysts Start Earning • Complete the Analyst Certification Assessment or approved Initio Sphere training • Receive category-specific approvals (Due Diligence, Financial Review, Valuation) • Get verified on the platform • Begin earning immediately through hourly diligence engagements and live deal work No cold applications. No unpaid “experience.” Verified analysts are actively promoted to investors and deal sponsors. Certification & Eligibility To qualify, candidates must meet at least one of the following: • Score ≥70% in at least one category of the Analyst Certification Assessment • Complete Initio Sphere Financial Training • Hold an active professional credential (CFA, CPA, Series 7, 63, 79, or equivalent) Analyst Rating Score Each analyst receives a 0–100 Analyst Rating Score, which determines: • Platform visibility • Approved diligence and analysis categories • Recommended hourly compensation Compensation & Deal Terms • Analysts are independent contractors, not employees • Hourly rates depend on Rating Score and approval level • Analysts may earn up to 10% of the first $100,000 in transaction fees • Maximum deal-based earning: $2,500 per transaction • Payments issued only after successful deal completion and fee collection • Initio Sphere reserves the right to revoke approvals for quality or compliance issues Compliance Notice Due Diligence Analysts do not: • Provide investment advice • Solicit securities • Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated capacity All work is limited to analytical, diligence, and financial support functions and must comply with applicable securities laws. Why Join Initio Sphere • Immediate earning potential once verified • Access to real private capital transactions • Platform-driven promotion, credibility, and analyst visibility • Long-term upside through deal exposure and network growth • A single ecosystem for career development, capital access, and opportunity Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $200.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job