Lead Analyst– Private Equity

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Execution (Pre-Investment)

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, including IRR and MOIC analysis under multiple scenarios
• Analyze deal structures and assess various exit strategies
• Develop detailed, sanitized financial models based on management inputs and independent diligence
• Conduct in-depth due diligence, including financial, commercial, and operational analysis of target companies
• Prepare Investment Committee (IC) materials, articulating investment thesis, key risks, and return expectations
• Perform industry research covering market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments
• Support deal structuring, including preparation and review of term sheets, shareholder agreements and key commercial agreements

2. Portfolio Management (Post-Investment)

• Monitor portfolio company performance through robust MIS frameworks and KPI tracking
• Work closely with portfolio company management to drive operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Develop and implement value creation strategies to enhance business performance and growth
• Support preparation and execution of 100-day plans post investment
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements across portfolio companies
• Conduct periodic portfolio reviews and prepare performance update decks for IC and board meetings
• Travelling for periodic company visits and participating in board discussions and maintain ongoing engagement with portfolio company leadership.

3. Stakeholder Management & Strategic Support

• Engage with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external advisors across the deal lifecycle
• Support fundraising and investor reporting activities, as required
• Assist in exit planning, including preparation of marketing materials and interaction with potential buyers

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise
• Solid understanding of private equity deal lifecycle and investment frameworks
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear investment insights
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Preferred Background

• Experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, or Consulting
• CA / CFA / MBA from a reputed institution preferred