Business Analyst

About the Role

Gemspring Capital is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic and transformational projects across the firm. Working directly with the Vice President of Strategy & Research, the analyst will use artificial intelligence tools to develop and improve business processes, automate workflows, and build software applications that address operational needs. This hands-on role offers exposure to private equity, firm-wide operations, and Microsoft's technology ecosystem, particularly Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams across multiple departments and contribute to strategic projects in a fast-paced environment. The position is suited to a recent graduate with strong analytical skills, an interest in AI, and a passion for investing and financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, test, implement, and maintain software applications and workflows using AI tools to automate business processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing workflows through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Work directly with the VP of Strategy & Research on business process improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across investment, research, business development, finance, IT, HR, investor relations, legal and compliance, and capital markets.
• Support ad hoc strategic projects as business needs arise.
• Develop familiarity with private equity operations and the Microsoft technology ecosystem, particularly Azure.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of tools that support the firm's operational and strategic objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including logical thinking and the ability to work through complex or ambiguous problems.
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Curiosity and an interest in solving complex problems and puzzles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in investing and financial services.
• Ability to commute to and work onsite at the firm's Westport, Connecticut office five days per week.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Azure.
• Prior work, internship, academic, or project experience related to investing or financial services.
• Experience with programming languages, software development, or coding projects.
• Practical experience using AI tools.

Work Arrangement

• Location: Westport, Connecticut.
• Work schedule: In-office five days per week.