Private Equity &
Alternative Investments
Analytics and data science talent solutions for PE firms, portfolio companies, and alternative investment managers — from deal analytics to value creation initiatives.
Three ways we help organizations move transformation forward.
Whether you’re modernizing workforce capabilities, scaling leadership, building AI readiness, or executing a critical initiative, Burtch Works provides flexible engagement models designed around measurable outcomes — not generic staffing or one-size-fits-all consulting.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
Tailored for the PE deal cycle and portfolio lifecycle.
Whether you need a senior analytics leader deployed within the week or a full managed team to hit an EBITDA target — we have the right path for your timeline and structure.
Fractional Analytics Leadership
Deploy a senior CAO or CDO into a portfolio company within days — not months.
Retained Executive Search
Permanent placement of analytics leaders who can own the value creation roadmap from day one.
Due Diligence Analytics Assessment
Pre- and post-close capability audits. Know what you're acquiring before the ink is dry.
Managed Analytics Outcomes
Embed a BurtchWorks team to own a specific initiative — from data infrastructure to reporting modernization.
TALENT TRENDS & INSIGHTS
PE-specific data to help you hire smarter and faster.
47%
jump in analytics hiring across PE portfolios since 2022
$198K
median total comp for a portfolio-level CDO in 2025
6 weeks
average time-to-place with BurtchWorks vs. 5+ months typical
91%
of PE-backed analytics hires retained past 18 months
KEY FINDINGS
PE firms that move within 30 days close 3× more top candidates.
Speed is the differentiator in PE analytics talent — the best candidates have multiple offers within two weeks.
Fractional analytics leaders now lead 1 in 4 post-close initiatives.
PE firms are increasingly deploying fractional CAOs and CDOs to drive value creation without a full-time commitment.
Carry and equity are now table stakes for analytics executives in PE.
Base alone won't win top analytics talent in PE-backed environments — 78% of senior hires now require equity participation.
Culture fit predicts 2-year retention better than compensation.
Analytics leaders who joined with clear mandates and executive alignment stayed 40% longer than those who didn't.