Acuity Analytics

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody's Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Basic Information

Position Title – Senior Associate

Experience Level – 4-8 Years

Department – Private Markets

Location – Gurgaon

Position reports to – Assistant Director

Job Purpose

Role will offer the opportunity to work with Private Equity teams of our clients across industries (technology, fintech, retail, financial services, transportation etc.) and assist them in devising their deal sourcing, deal assessment, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and valuation activities including company/industry analysis, financial modeling (DCF, LBO), relative valuation, etc.

Key Responsibilities

This position is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. The position will report to Assistant Director, Private Markets
It will offer the opportunity to work with Private Equity teams of our clients across industries (technology, fintech, retail, financial services, transportation etc.) and assist them in devising their deal sourcing, deal assessment, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and valuation activities including company/industry analysis, financial modeling (DCF, LBO), relative valuation, etc.
Typical engagements would involve (but not be limited to) the following:

– Financial spreading and valuation analysis : Creation and updation of detailed financial models including DCF, M&A, LBO Models, trading & transaction comps, valuation analysis via different techniques, through idea of company financial metrices

– M&A and strategic analysis: Identification and analysis of potential targets through analysis of markets, products, services and financial synergies

– Peer group benchmarking & competition landscaping: Identifying players operating in relevant industry, mapping them by geographies, sector or other parameters, benchmarking shortlisted players on various KPIs

– Portfolio company monitoring: Periodic tracking of business and financial performance indicators of portfolio companies and benchmarking those with their peer group for timely identification of upside and / or downside triggers

– Commercial due diligence support: Commercial due diligence of potential investment through analysis of the market opportunity, target company's business model, its competitive positioning, etc.

Key Competencies:

Experience of 4-8 years supporting strategy research and analysis, preferably across industries
CFA, MBA from a top tier business school in Strategy, Finance, Operations or Economics
Strong finance fundamentals and knowledge of financial analysis skills
Experience working across databases such as Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Preqin etc.
Strong problem solving abilities and analytical thinking skills. Adept at synthesizing information to generate insights
Dedicated and motivated individuals having demonstrated academic excellence with strong leadership, analytical, communication and teamwork skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Superior problem solving abilities and strong analytical thinking to seek the why, how and so-what of a problem statement and ability to think multiple/alternative solutions to a given problem
Proven project management skills
Excellent at using MS PowerPoint; command over MS Excel to process varied data sets in spreadsheets (Pivots, charting etc.) is highly desirable.

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