Private Equity Analyst ATS Keywords: Complete List for 2026

Blake Crosley · Feb 23, 2026

Updated February 23, 2026 Current

Key Takeaways

Financial modeling keywords (LBO, DCF, merger model) must appear as specific phrases, not generic "financial analysis" — PE ATS filters search for exact deal terminology
Deal metrics (enterprise value, EBITDA, IRR, MOIC) should be present as both spelled-out terms and abbreviations since recruiters search for both forms
Platform names (Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg, FactSet) are exact-match search terms — include every platform you have used
Sector keywords should match the fund's investment strategy — "healthcare services," "technology-enabled services," "industrial technology" versus generic "various industries"
Transaction-specific language (due diligence, Investment Committee, management presentation, SPA) signals buy-side experience versus sell-side banking terminology

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