M&G Global Services - Senior Manager - Investment Origination & Analysis

This role is a part of front office investments team. The individual will be working with the Impact and Private Equity team and will be responsible for conducting detailed due diligence on growth equity investment opportunities across various sectors & geographies.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

- Conduct detailed due diligence on growth equity investment opportunities including identifying business risks and market risks. Conduct market and macroeconomic research to identify investment risks.

- Analyse company's financial and operational performance, unit economics, revenue model, go-to-market strategy, and product and distribution strategy.

- Prepare detailed financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.

- Prepare questions for due diligence and engage in discussions with management, and investment advisors

- Package the due diligence done and analysis performed in investment memo's and present analysis to investment committee in London

- Monitor the performance of investments by preparing regular monitoring reports

- Conduct regular valuation analysis and prepare valuation memos for committee discussions

- Discuss and explain the performance to internal performance monitoring teams

- Highlight risks if any and discuss with senior management of the team

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification:

- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills including knowledge of financial concepts, corporate finance and accounting

- Ability to understand markets and businesses and evaluate risks and opportunities

- Keen interest and knowledge of ESG investing strategies, frameworks, and impact methodologies.

- Strong report writing and presentation skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Proficient with Microsoft excel and Power-Bi

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure

- Strong sense of ownership, initiative and resourcefulness, with the willingness and drive to take on new challenges

- Experience of 3-5 years in growth equity investment analysis or a similar role preferably growth equity

- Experience of working with investment banks and third-party due diligence providers