Job Details

Investment Associate – India Coverage
Private Equity

Posted: 20 February 2023


Description

An established investment company based in the UAE is seeking to hire an Associate for their India coverage investments team (primarily private equity), which operates across sectors.

The fund pursues direct and co-investment opportunities across various industries. The role covers the full spectrum of investment from deal origination to execution and support in portfolio management. The role is a key part of a new initiative to invest in India and as one of the early hires for the team, offers excellent career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Establish deal pipeline & investor network across sectors in the India market, including maintaining a regular on-the-ground presence.
  • Building detailed financial models and conducting other analysis to support valuation process.
  • Oversee the full deal cycle including valuations, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring.
  • Collaborating with other teams including Finance, Tax, Legal, etc.
  • Support Investment Directors on investment theses and documents for IC.
  • Reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results and supporting value creation initiatives such as strategy and execution, annual budgeting and performance monitoring.

Requirements

    • 4-6 years’ work experience with at least 2-3 years in Investment Banking and/or Public/Private direct investments in Equity or Credit.
    • Excellent financial modelling and other quantitative skills (e.g. DCF, LBO…).
    • Strong business acumen with experience in critically evaluating businesses and investment opportunities.
    • Ability to conduct market / business research, synthesize complex data and clearly communicate insights.
    • Sector experience: FIG/Financial Services experience is attractive.
    • Regional experience: India deal experience is essential.
    • Top tier education; minimum Bachelor’s degree level.

Salary:

$110000 - $150000 Annually

Bonus:

Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive benefits

Location

UAE

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

4-6 Years

Industry

Private Equity