Professional Development Associate - Finance

Overview on the Professional Development Associate Role:

The Professional Development Associate has a multi-faceted role which primarily focuses on identifying gaps across designations and roles and filling those gaps - technical and management through training programs. Other responsibilities include monitoring performance across levels and departments, analyzing KRAs to facilitate strategic decision making. The Associate will be working closely with the Vice President while looking into new performance / professional development related strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Mid-level operations role with exposure and experience in high end finance.

- Managing a team of Analysts and reporting to a VP.

- Identifying the areas of improvement at an individual level or group level.

- Creating and delivering finance trainings - for new hires as well as existing professionals.

- Evaluating and grading training assignments and giving feedback.

- Monitoring the effectiveness of trainings.

- Liaising with various teams / departments to create systems / modules for improving operational efficiency.

- Maintaining department and designation level KRA's and tracking the performance on regular basis.

- Assisting the VP in various strategic initiatives .

Job Description

About the Company:

- The 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 ~120 people and growing its client and revenue base at 50%

- Strong global client base - Primarily Private Equity firms, some boutique investment banks and corporates

Skills

Must have

Strong understanding of financial concepts and industry

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral)

Entrepreneurial and proactive attitude Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong eye for detail and ability to multi-task

Commitment and ownership

Passion to continuously learn grow and exceed expectation