Investment Research - Bangalore

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent, and technology solutions to the financial services industry, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody's Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For more information, visit www.acuitykp.com

Basic Information

Position Title : Equity Research / Credit Research

Experience Level : Fresher

Department : Investment Research

Location : Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

• Building and updating financial models and carrying out valuations
• Preparing earnings reviews and previews
• Providing initiation of coverage support, including building models, valuation, and writing reports
• Collecting and analyzing news
• Handling routine periodical updates
• Handling client requests
• Updating / creating marketing presentations

Key Competencies

The analyst should have

Building complex, error-free models with well-defined revenue / cost driver assumptions

Carrying out basic earnings sensitivity analysis

Providing own valuation views after carrying out both relative and DCF-based valuations

Others

Collecting news; summarizing and providing analysis that adds value; and preparing charts, tables, and databases

Educational qualification : Graduation + (MBA from Tier 1 / CA / CFA L2 cleared).

Skills Required

Financial Modeling, Valuation