Associate - Private Equity/Due Diligence & Financial Analysis

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

- CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

- 4+ years of relevant experience in PE, VC, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory or Big 4.

- Strong hands-on experience in due diligence and financial analysis.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

A leading India-focused early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth consumer brands and businesses. The firm partners with ambitious founders across sectors such as consumer, food & beverage, personal care, health & wellness and lifestyle, providing capital and strategic support to build and scale category-defining businesses.

JOB ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead and support financial and commercial due diligence for potential investments.

- Analyse financial statements, business performance, cash flows and key operating metrics.

- Evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and assess value-creation potential.

- Work with management teams and external advisors across due diligence and transaction execution.

- Review financial models, business plans and forecasts.

- Prepare investment papers and presentations for senior management / Investment Committee.

- Support deal execution and portfolio monitoring activities.

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE:

- CA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

- 5+ years of relevant experience in PE, VC, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory or Big 4.

- Strong hands-on experience in due diligence and financial analysis.

- Strong academic and professional pedigree from reputed institutions/organisations.

- Excellent analytical, financial modelling and communication skills.

- Prior exposure to PE/VC transactions or investment evaluation preferred.

OTHER DETAILS:

- Reporting To: Head

- Industry Target: Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), Investment Banking (IB), and Big 4 / Transaction Advisory.

- Work Model Arrangement: Onsite