Due Diligence Analyst

Certified Contractor Roles: Senior · Lead · Analyst Initio Sphere Private Capital Ecosystem – https://initiosphere.org Compensation: $50–$200/hour (based on Analyst Rating Score, credentials, and approval level) About Initio Sphere Initio Sphere is a full-service private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We support investors, fund managers, and operators across private markets by integrating deal flow, analyst talent, diligence support, investor relations, training, and job placement into a single platform. Our mission is to create real earning opportunities and verified credibility for serious private capital professionals. Once approved, analysts do not wait for placement—they are immediately activated on live deals across our network. Role Overview: Due Diligence Analyst Initio Sphere is seeking experienced finance and transaction professionals to join our platform as Certified Due Diligence Analysts. This is not a traditional employment role. Analysts operate as independent contractors and are activated through our certification and verification process. Once approved, Due Diligence Analysts: • Are promoted within the Initio Sphere platform • Gain access to live deal flow requiring diligence support • Work directly with investors, fund managers, and operators on active transactions • Build a verified transaction history and Analyst Rating Score Certification tiers: Senior Due Diligence Analyst · Lead Due Diligence Analyst · Due Diligence Analyst / Associate Analyst Levels & Pay Ranges Senior Due Diligence Analyst Rating Score: 90–100 Pay: $150–200/hour Typical Background: Former investment banking, private equity, venture capital, transaction advisory, consulting, or senior finance professionals with 5+ years of diligence or deal execution experience Lead Due Diligence Analyst Rating Score: 80–89 Pay: $100–150/hour Typical Background: Finance or transaction professionals with 3–5 years of diligence, deal support, or analytical experience Due Diligence Analyst / Associate Rating Score: 60–79 Pay: $50–100/hour Typical Background: Entry to mid-level analysts with strong analytical skills and exposure to diligence or transaction support work What You’ll Do (Approval-Based) Due Diligence Analysts are engaged only in categories for which they have received approval. Typical work includes: Due Diligence & Transaction Support • Quality of Earnings (QoE) and financial diligence support • Commercial, operational, and market diligence • Business risk and red-flag analysis • Customer, revenue, and cost structure reviews • Management interview support and diligence Q&A tracking • Investment memo and IC materials support • Deal risk summaries and diligence reporting Analysts may only perform work in approved diligence categories. Approvals are earned through assessment 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 Analysis, Transaction Support) • Get verified on the platform • Begin earning immediately through hourly diligence projects and live deal engagements No cold applying. 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 categories • Recommended hourly rates Scores are based on assessment results, credentials, performance quality, and client feedback. Compensation & Deal Terms • Analysts operate as independent contractors, not employees • Hourly rates vary by 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 transaction support functions and must comply with applicable securities laws. Why Join Initio Sphere • Immediate earning potential once verified • Real diligence work on live deals—not simulations • Platform-driven credibility and visibility • Long-term upside through deal exposure and network growth • A single ecosystem for career advancement, capital access, and opportunity #Workwolf Apply tot his job Apply To this Job