Vaia Investment Advisory - Investment Analyst

Designation: Investment Analyst (1-2 years)

Overview: Vaia Investment Advisory, is looking to hire an outstanding Analyst level candidate to assist in the daily operations of a multi-asset class family office client that actively invests in select private companies, Indian blue-chip stocks, and other global markets.

Role description: Work alongside the Founder to identify and invest in suitable public and private market opportunities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Source and evaluate new investment opportunities aligned with the firm's investment preferences

- Keep a close track of market trends, opportunities, and industry updates and make informed recommendations on potential investment opportunities

- Research sectors of interest, formulate investment thesis and track market trends

- Support the investment team in the due diligence of potential investments

- Prepare financial models and maintain deal documentation

- Monitor portfolio company MIS reports and present summary to the senior investment team

- Meet with portfolio entrepreneurs and management teams regularly

- Meet with leading VC and PE funds

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a highly reputable university including IIT/NIT/BITS. Additional qualifications such as CFA or CAIA would be valuable.

Location: Bengaluru

Experience qualification:

- 1-2 years of prior experience working in venture capital, investment banking, or investment management at top firms

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- A good understanding of both public and private markets is a pre-requisite for this position

- Deep interest in venture investing

- Financial modeling expertise is a pre-requisite for this role

- Strong interest in entrepreneurship and the VC ecosystem