Linedata - Senior Associate - Valuation

MUMBAI, INDIA

- At Linedata we believe finance matters to our society as much as energy to life and fueling financial transformation is vital for development and leadership. We humanize technology. We are passionate experts who provide the investment management and credit communities with innovative, user-friendly products which help their businesses grow in over 50 countries.

- We employ more than 1300 employees representing 40 nationalities spread throughout our offices in 14 countries. We believe in mobility, diversity & team work.

- Our mission is to continue to find new ways to create and build flexible, mission critical software and services and to stay on the cutting edge of the financial software space.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT : 

We are transforming the financial services community which is in constant evolution. Like professional dancers we are experts in our field and are defining new pathways for financial services to serve the world. With our agility we make technology simple & accessible for our users. We all work together to achieve the best solutions for our clients.

Tell us what your ambitions are, we will choreograph your career and take it to the next level!

THE ROLE : 

- You will join a team of analysts working closely with senior investment professionals of a global asset manager. You will be responsible for providing valuation and monitoring services for the portfolio investments of the Client. The role involves initiating/maintaining financial models, preparing valuation memos across sectors, reviewing the work of team members, and training junior analysts. You are also expected to proactively engage with different stakeholders to ensure well informed and timely investment decision making by the Client. You are required to take complete ownership of the deliverables and demonstrate high-quality standards with utmost integrity.

Responsibilities : 

- Performing General Partners valuation on a range of investments across various industries

- Preparing and updating valuation models, detailed memos, and presentations

- Independently gathering data pertinent to the investments/models

- Addressing client queries in a clear and concise manner

- Prioritizing and executing multiple assignments, including ad-hoc projects, within tight deadlines

- Training junior analysts and reviewing their work

- Adhering to high-quality standards and industry best practices

Skills Required : 

- Sound experience in valuation and financial modelling (discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction) (4-7 years)

- Exposure to US/European primary and secondary markets

- Strong excel modelling and analytical skills

- Knowledge of third-party databases such as Bloomberg, CapIQ, Thomson Reuters, etc.

- High level of attention to detail

- Ability to independently execute assignments under tight deadlines

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Team player with a professional demeanour

- Experience of training junior analysts

Advantageous Skills: 

- Hands-on experience on VBA macros

- Sector knowledge - Real Estate, Shipping, Aircraft, and Oil & Gas

Academic Requirements: 

- MBA or equivalent qualification in finance from a reputed institution / CFA