Investment Analyst Full-time Job
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Roles and Responsibility
Manage Existing Investments:
Closely work with senior members of portfolio companies to facilitate growth and Synergies between portfolios.
Assist Portfolio entities in developing financial forecasts based on strategic initiatives, geographic expansion plans, new product launch, cross-selling or upselling opportunities for existing products/services.
Ability to assess and develop financial models/ business plans for establishing feasibility of new businesses’
Initiate and organize brainstorming sessions to develop research-based recommendations for business challenges encountered by portfolio entities.
Creation, Monitoring, tracking and review of budgets for portfolio entities.
Setting and monitoring key non-financial KPI’s for portfolio entities
Consolidation and presentation of monthly/quarterly portfolio performance reports
liaising with 3rd parties regarding portfolio growth/exits (Consultants, Vendors, Banks, Potential acquirers)
Examining and assessing economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors for existing and new investments.
Analyze New Investments
Perform complete analysis and feasibility studies focused on early-stage tech companies.
Management of all aspects of the transaction process, from deal analysis to the execution of any investment/divestment opportunities including due diligence, valuation and financial model assessment, and the creation of investment materials (Investment Memos/Business Plans/Pitch Deck/Teasers
Independently manage small investment projects
Research Documentation and Presentation
Conduct primary/secondary market research and analysis with little or no supervision including Benchmarking.
Assisting senior management on all Adhoc enquires relating to the portfolio.
Document and manage all files relating to strategic business importance and analysed investment opportunities.
Concise presentation of research and analysis along with ongoing project updates to senior management
Skills & Capability:
Business problem-solving, can identify key business problems and develop insightful, strategic solutions.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills is required to analyze financial statements, ratios, business valuations and market trends to assess their impact on various business lines and forecasts.
Good understanding of strategy development tools like, Porters Five Forces, SWOT Analysis ANSOFF Matrix, etc.
Good presentation and negotiating skills.
Clear and effective internal and external communication
Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skill
Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
Requirement:
2-3 years of experience as an investment/ research analyst with a consulting or PE/VC background
Graduate degree in Business Administration with specialization in finance
Experience in managing Principal Investments
Knowledge and understanding of the technology/SAAS industry.
Prior experience in budgeting, reviewing & analyzing financial statements and valuation of early stage investments
Strong research, presentation, financial analysis modelling skills (familiarity with DCF, Comps Approaches)
Company Description
With our scale, global reach, diversified asset exposure, and deep industry expertise serving as points of difference, we are the natural partner of choice for some of the world's leading businesses and investment groups.
| Unparalleled GLOBAL Reach |
A global organization with a presence, investments and partnership network across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and other emerging markets.
| Diversified ASSET Exposure |
Capital deployment across mature operating entities, growth stage startups, joint ventures, real estate, listed equities, fixed income, funds and alternative investments.
| Deep INDUSTRY Expertise |
Passive and operating interests across Capital Markets, Private Equity, Real Estate, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education and Technology amongst others.