Overview
Initio Sphere is a full-service private capital ecosystem where investors access verified diligence talent. We support fund managers, institutional investors, sponsors, and operators across private markets by integrating deal flow, investment diligence analytics, investor relations support, training, and placement into a single platform.
Our mission is to deliver credibility, rigor, and immediate earning potential for serious private capital professionals. Once verified, analysts gain instant access to live diligence engagements tied to real investment decisions—no waiting periods, no simulated work.
Role Overview Initio Sphere is seeking qualified finance professionals to join as
Certified Investment Due Diligence Analysts .
This is
not
a traditional employment role. Analysts operate as independent contractors and are activated through our certification, verification, and approval process.
What You’ll Do
Support investors, fund managers, and sponsors during pre-investment diligence
Perform analytical, financial, and operational diligence on live transactions
Identify risks, red flags, and value drivers prior to capital deployment
Build a verified diligence track record and Analyst Rating Score
Rating Score & Pay
Rating Score: 90–100
—
Pay:
$150–200/hour
—
Typical Background:
Former private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, Big Four diligence, or senior consulting professionals with 5+ years of hands-on diligence experience.
Rating Score: 80–89
—
Pay:
$100–150/hour
—
Typical Background:
Finance professionals with 3–5 years of experience in financial, commercial, or operational due diligence.
Rating Score: 60–79
—
Pay:
$50–100/hour
—
Typical Background:
Entry to mid-level analysts with strong analytical skills and experience supporting diligence or transaction analysis.
What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)
Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis
Revenue, margin, and cash flow sustainability assessment
Working capital and normalization analysis
Historical financial performance review
Market sizing and competitive landscape analysis
Customer, supplier, and concentration risk assessment
Operational scalability and cost structure review
Management performance and KPI analysis
Identification of key investment risks and red flags
Downside scenario and stress testing
Diligence findings summaries and risk matrices
Investment memo, IC, and diligence report support
Supporting Financial Analysis (as Approved)
Targeted financial modeling to validate diligence findings
Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Data room review and issue tracking
Approvals & Work Scope Analysts may
only
perform work in categories they are approved for. Approvals are earned through assessment results and demonstrated diligence quality—not tenure.
How Analysts Start Earning
Complete the Investment Due Diligence Analyst Certification Assessment or approved training
Receive category-specific approvals (Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Financial Review)
Get verified on the platform
Begin earning immediately through hourly diligence engagements on live deals
No cold applying. No unpaid “experience.” Verified analysts are actively staffed onto diligence workstreams.
Eligibility to Qualify
Score ≥70% in at least one category of the Analyst Certification Assessment
Complete Initio Sphere Financial or Due Diligence Training
Hold an active professional credential (CFA, CPA, Series 7, 63, 79, or equivalent)
Analyst Rating Score Each Investment Due Diligence Analyst receives a
0–100 Analyst Rating Score , which determines:
Visibility to investors and diligence leads
Approved diligence work categories
Recommended hourly rates
Eligibility for higher-complexity diligence engagements
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, rigor, or compliance issues
Compliance Notice
Provide investment advice
Solicit securities
Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated or broker-dealer capacity
All work is strictly limited to analytical, diligence, and financial support functions and must comply with applicable securities laws.
Why Join Initio Sphere
Immediate earning potential once verified
Real diligence work tied to real investment decisions
Platform-driven credibility and investor visibility
Long-term upside through repeated deal exposure
A single ecosystem for diligence expertise, capital access, and career growth
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Our mission is to deliver credibility, rigor, and immediate earning potential for serious private capital professionals. Once verified, analysts gain instant access to live diligence engagements tied to real investment decisions—no waiting periods, no simulated work.
Role Overview Initio Sphere is seeking qualified finance professionals to join as
Certified Investment Due Diligence Analysts .
This is
not
a traditional employment role. Analysts operate as independent contractors and are activated through our certification, verification, and approval process.
What You’ll Do
Support investors, fund managers, and sponsors during pre-investment diligence
Perform analytical, financial, and operational diligence on live transactions
Identify risks, red flags, and value drivers prior to capital deployment
Build a verified diligence track record and Analyst Rating Score
Rating Score & Pay
Rating Score: 90–100
—
Pay:
$150–200/hour
—
Typical Background:
Former private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, Big Four diligence, or senior consulting professionals with 5+ years of hands-on diligence experience.
Rating Score: 80–89
—
Pay:
$100–150/hour
—
Typical Background:
Finance professionals with 3–5 years of experience in financial, commercial, or operational due diligence.
Rating Score: 60–79
—
Pay:
$50–100/hour
—
Typical Background:
Entry to mid-level analysts with strong analytical skills and experience supporting diligence or transaction analysis.
What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)
Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis
Revenue, margin, and cash flow sustainability assessment
Working capital and normalization analysis
Historical financial performance review
Market sizing and competitive landscape analysis
Customer, supplier, and concentration risk assessment
Operational scalability and cost structure review
Management performance and KPI analysis
Identification of key investment risks and red flags
Downside scenario and stress testing
Diligence findings summaries and risk matrices
Investment memo, IC, and diligence report support
Supporting Financial Analysis (as Approved)
Targeted financial modeling to validate diligence findings
Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Data room review and issue tracking
Approvals & Work Scope Analysts may
only
perform work in categories they are approved for. Approvals are earned through assessment results and demonstrated diligence quality—not tenure.
How Analysts Start Earning
Complete the Investment Due Diligence Analyst Certification Assessment or approved training
Receive category-specific approvals (Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Financial Review)
Get verified on the platform
Begin earning immediately through hourly diligence engagements on live deals
No cold applying. No unpaid “experience.” Verified analysts are actively staffed onto diligence workstreams.
Eligibility to Qualify
Score ≥70% in at least one category of the Analyst Certification Assessment
Complete Initio Sphere Financial or Due Diligence Training
Hold an active professional credential (CFA, CPA, Series 7, 63, 79, or equivalent)
Analyst Rating Score Each Investment Due Diligence Analyst receives a
0–100 Analyst Rating Score , which determines:
Visibility to investors and diligence leads
Approved diligence work categories
Recommended hourly rates
Eligibility for higher-complexity diligence engagements
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, rigor, or compliance issues
Compliance Notice
Provide investment advice
Solicit securities
Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated or broker-dealer capacity
All work is strictly limited to analytical, diligence, and financial support functions and must comply with applicable securities laws.
Why Join Initio Sphere
Immediate earning potential once verified
Real diligence work tied to real investment decisions
Platform-driven credibility and investor visibility
Long-term upside through repeated deal exposure
A single ecosystem for diligence expertise, capital access, and career growth
#J-18808-Ljbffr