Business Analyst - Front Office

Front Office Business Analyst

Singaporeans/ Singapore PRs may apply

A Business Analyst (BA) in Private Equity (PE) acts as the vital bridge between the front office investment professionals (managing directors, principals, and associates) and technology/data teams. They ensure the deal team has the data, tools, and workflows necessary to evaluate and close investments smoothly

Key Responsibilities

A BA for the front office in private equity typically handles the following:

A. System Implementation & Tech Optimization: Configuring and managing deal-flow management tools, CRMs, and portfolio monitoring software so the front office can track targets and ongoing investments.

B. Data Gathering & Reporting: Consolidating market data, macroeconomic trends, and historical performance from various sources into clean, digestible dashboards for the investment team.

C. Requirement Gathering: Translating the strategic needs of dealmakers and stakeholders into clear, actionable, technical specifications for IT developers.

D. Workflow Analysis: Streamlining due diligence processes, evaluating operational bottlenecks, and recommending changes to increase efficiency and speed up deal execut

ion.

E. A Business Analyst ensures that the investment committee has accurate, real-time insights and that administrative and technical friction is minimized so deal teams can focus purely on sourcing and execution.

Required Skillsets and Experience:

Domain Knowledge: 7 to 8 years of understanding of front office finance, capital markets, and the deal lifecycle.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (like Tableau or PowerBI).

Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, leadership qualities, and excellent communication, allowing them to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.