Summary :
The Financial Analyst will be a core member of the Investment Strategy team, responsible for providing deep-dive financial analysis, industry insights, and robust financial models to support investment recommendations across various asset classes (e.g., Equity, Fixed Income, Private Markets).
This role requires a blend of quantitative expertise, financial acumen, and sharp communication skills.
Key Responsibilities :
- Financial Modeling & Valuation : Develop and maintain complex financial models (DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, Transaction Multiples) for potential and existing portfolio companies and investment targets.
- Investment Research : Conduct in-depth research on industry-specific financial developments, broad macroeconomic trends, and competitor activity to identify compelling investment opportunities.
- Due Diligence : Perform comprehensive financial and operational due diligence on new investment opportunities.
- Reporting and Presentation : Prepare detailed investment memos, financial reports, and high-quality presentations to communicate clear, data-driven recommendations and insights to Portfolio Managers and the Investment Committee.
- Performance Tracking : Monitor the financial performance of portfolio investments, comparing actual results to financial forecasts and identifying key value drivers and risks.
- Process Improvement : Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the financial analysis and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications & Experience :
Education : Full-time MBA / PGDM in Finance, Strategy, or equivalent, from a premier B-school.Experience : 1-3 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Equity Research, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance / FP&A is highly preferred.Fresh MBAs with exceptional internships will be considered.
Certification (Preferred) : Progress towards or completion of the CFA / CA / FRM is a significant advantage.Technical Skills : Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas) and PowerPoint.Experience with financial databases (Bloomberg, Reuters, Capital IQ) is a plus.
Desired Skills & Competencies :
Analytical Rigor : Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.Business Acumen : Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and valuation methodologies.Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Drive : Proactive, self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines(ref : iimjobs.com)