Investment Analyst - Private Equity - IIM/ISB

Investment Analyst, Private Equity

Description:

- A leading international private equity firm with significant assets across in India is looking to enhance its team by adding an investment anayst. In this role, you will be working directly with the group's senior management and will get to create a meaningful impact on businesses across India. The team is fast paced, hard-working, and result-oriented, and we are committed to providing you the opportunity to grow more rapidly than is possible at most other places in this industry.

- This position will suit a self-motivated individual who possesses strong technical and financial skills. A positive and enthusiastic approach is essential, along with the ability to communicate crisply with co-workers at all levels, including senior management.

Responsibility:

- Undertake detailed market analysis using external and internal market research to create submarket thesis, basis the mandate of the investment strategy

- Assist in identification sourcing investment opportunities in identified markets / sectors

- Investment opportunity evaluation

- Prepare detailed financial models to evaluate individual opportunities

- Apply demand and supply analysis to underpin deal thesis

- Prepare detailed deal notes and management presentations to aid Investment Committee decision making

- Assist in due diligence and deal closure

- Coordinate and supervise diligence process including third party advisors/consultants

- Support in commercial negotiations, investment structuring, legal documentation, and transaction closing

- Proactively work with portfolio assets and companies in identifying value levers, execute value enhancement strategies, and enable monetization.

- Identify market leading solutions to push digital and technology transformation within the business, and drive adoption of technology implemented

- Support and mentor Research Analysts Qualifications

Qualifications:

- MBA or equivalent Master's degree from a Tier-1 Business School with MBB experience is preferred

- Professional certifications (eg. CFA, CA) are an added advantage

Experience:

- Minimum 1 year of post-graduate work experience at a global management consulting firm, preferably MBB

- In-depth understanding and expertise in financial modeling is required

Requirements:

- Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, inquisitive, proactive attitude, and ability to take ownership of tasks/processes assigned

- Superior financial modelling skills. Sound knowledge of corporate finance, valuations, and financial analysis

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment, with senior members of the investment team

- Ability to manage demanding stakeholders across a flat deal team

- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction

- Demonstrated interest in developing a career in the investment industry