Assistant Vice President - Financial Services

The Assistant Vice President at Leading Financial Services Provider is a multi-faceted role requiring the individual to work closely with and manage a team of Analysts and Associates and report to a Vice President.

About Leading Financial Services Provider:

- Company is a leading provider of high-end research, analytics and other customized financial services including valuation, financial modeling, research, portfolio management etc.

- Founded in late 2006 by 2 ex-Merrill lynch bankers

- Strength is ~ 200 people and growing its client and revenue base at 50%

- Strong global client base - Primarily Private Equity firms. Some boutique investment banks and corporates

Responsibilities Assumed:

1) Project Management:

- Understanding and preparing quantitative analysis to represent financial instruments and transactions such as financial models and valuations, industry/equity research, and merger consequences

- Determining the scope of engagements, delivering project plans to clients, managing timelines, and driving deliverables through plans

- Being efficient in managing the effective execution of all key aspects of client deliverables

- Working closely with New Associates while acting as an advisor to the client in addition to being a problem solver

2) Managing Client Relationships:

- Acquiring knowledge of clients- operations and general strategy

- Building and managing relationships with existing clients

- Understanding the overall goals of the transaction and client relationships

3) Team Management and Leadership:

- Mentoring, training and developing the juniors

- Effectively managing team issues

Prerequisites:

- Strong grasp of various aspects of finance and an analytical ability

- Commitment and ownership

- Strong eye for detail and ability to multi-task

- Ability to meet client driven deadlines (demanding hours requiring time management skills)

- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral)

Candidate Experience:

- An MBA in Finance with minimum of 5 years of work experience, or

- 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree in any field

Growth Opportunity:

- Steep learning curve and a clearly defined career path

- Subsequent promotion to Vice President accompanied by significant increase in responsibility and compensation

Compensation:

- Commensurate with industry standards

- Annual increase of ~20%

Job Location:

- Andheri (E), Mumbai