Private Equity Analyst
Job Overview
Job Purpose
| · Conduct extensive desktop research in order to identify attractive investment opportunities and gain in-depth sector knowledge and expertise;
· Prepare internal investment memorandums, private placement memorandums, valuation models & analysis and in-depth financial & commercial analyses; · Support and assist senior deal team members in managing and executing Private Equity transactions. |
Detailed Duties & Responsibilities
| Strategic | · Identify and evaluate investment opportunities for the Private Equity department. |
| Operational | · Assist senior members of the Private Equity team throughout the entire deal process including origination and execution (including valuation, due diligence and legal documentation);
· Report to and liaise with associates and internal departments on day-to-day deal and process-related issues; · Assist with the sale process of investee companies including placement efforts. |
| Financial | · Conduct extensive financial analysis including financial modelling and valuation;
· Conduct post-acquisition monitoring and active participation in operational matters of invest companies including re-organizations, expansions and financing requirements. |
| People | · Work successfully in a team environment, applying skills of collaboration, negotiation and group decision-making. |
| Miscellaneous |
Decision Making Authorities
| · Formulate of recommendations to senior team members on investment opportunities. |
Key Interfaces
| Internal | External |
| Senior Management, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations and IT. | Advisors, legal counsel, consultants, banks, accountants, potential and actual investee companies.
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Desired Profile
| Education | · Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent, preferably with major in Finance/Accounting;
· CFA designation achieved or in-progress. |
| Experience | · 1-2 Years of relevant experience in a top tier investment bank, private equity & venture capital firm, Big 4 accounting firm or reputable advisory boutique;
· Regional experience is an advantage but not required. |
| Functional Knowledge | · Knowledge of investment processes, valuation, financial modelling skills and legal documentation process;
· Experience in liaising with external parties and management of companies; · Investor mindset with the ability to have a clear view of the advantages and disadvantages of an investment opportunity. |
| Behavioral Skills | · Excellent team-working ability;
· Strong attention to detail; · Solid leadership skills; · Motivation, drive and desire to perform well and exceed expectations; · Excellent communication skills. Ability to liaise with external parties and internal management. |
