Associate

Transaction Execution: Provide execution support to the senior team

. Assist in the preparation of marketing documents/presentations, including teasers, information memorandums, and management presentations

. Develop financial analyses to support deal process, including

(1) creation of financial models - operating models/Pro-forma earnings and

(2) preparation of valuation analyses - DCF, SOTP, and/or comparable company analysis (precedent transaction and trading)

. Be a reliable contact person for conducting and coordinating any client due to diligence processes

Manage client engagement through:

. Maintain client relationships by managing day to day inquires & obtaining appropriate information to execute assignments

. Coordinate between the different levels of the company and with external parties to complete the transaction

Industry Specific

. Preparing market and industry research reports highlighting key issues, trends, and outlook as advised by the senior team

. Undertake research on special projects or sectors to identify business opportunities including potential clients

. Track identified companies/sectors on a regular basis for key events and announcements

. Provide the industry-related inputs for the creation of transaction marketing materials

. Conduct detailed industry analysis and develop firm Industry knowledge of one or more sectors

Administrative

. Responsible for all client files - hard copy and soft versions to be maintained and kept up to date and backed up on the server.

. Ensure that deal documents like NDAs, Engagement letters, etc. are stored correctly in hard and softcopy and backed up on the server

. Assist the senior team in drafting / negotiating NDAs and client engagement letters

. Set up and send out meeting and conference call requests

. Ensure that the closed deal process is followed (necessary client communication, preparation of tombstones, preparation of case study, etc.)

. Creating and updating company databases in a timely manner

Skills and Knowledge

The candidate should have/be

. The ability to work independently and as part of a team

. Energetic and decisive, with a high level of integrity

. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with an ability to handle multiple transactions

. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing using business English

. Ability to comfortably interact with business clients and management

. Possess excellent industry analysis, financial analysis, and modelling skills

. Ability to comprehend data (both qualitative & quantitative) and communicate succinctly.

. Knowledge of products like term debt, working capital financing, project finance, structured products, M&A, etc.

. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and databases (CapIQ )