About Vaia

At Vaia, we are an AI tech-enabled investment and sustainability advisory firm with a mission to catalyse capital and expertise to help organizations achieve their investment and sustainability goals.

We combine over two decades of experience in investing and sustainability with deep technology capabilities to deliver bespoke, executable strategies that generate both environmental and financial returns.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to support investment evaluation, financial modelling, and strategic advisory mandates.

The Analyst will play a key role in:

- Conducting detailed financial analysis

- Building robust financial models

- Preparing high-quality investor materials

- Managing client communications

- Assisting in end-to-end project execution

The candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams across investment, sustainability, and technology functions to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain detailed financial models (3-statement models, valuation models, scenario and sensitivity analysis)

- Conduct investment research and financial analysis across sectors

- Prepare high-quality investor decks, Investment Committee (IC) memos, and client presentations

- Support deal screening, due diligence, and transaction processes

- Assist in client communications and stakeholder coordination

- Contribute to project management and business operations support

- Support sustainability and impact evaluation frameworks where relevant

Qualifications & Skills

- Strong financial analysis and financial modelling expertise (mandatory)

- Excellent PowerPoint skills with the ability to create institutional-quality presentations

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- High attention to detail and structured thinking

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving ability

- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of AI tools is a plus

- Prior experience in investment advisory, consulting, PE/VC, investment banking, or family office environments is preferred

Education

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

- Masters degree candidates (MBA, CFA candidates, etc.) are welcome to apply