Senior Research Analyst - Business / Investment Research

Job Title Senior Research Analyst Location Mumbai, India Working Model Hybrid model (mixes in-office and remote work during the week) Experience Min. 3 years of work experience in Equity Research, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Consulting, Survey Market Research firms or Corporates with the skill sets mentioned below Job Duties

The Analyst will work with one of CRISIL's clients, a Global Private Equity Firm based in New York City. They will support the team across a variety of diligence-focused functions, with exposure to the team's value creation practices in the course of their work.

 

This position will emphasize the opportunity to collaborate extensively with the team in a fast-paced and global work environment. The Analyst will learn and apply key skills across (1) due diligence of prospective investments (Apply logic to program surveys, build survey models based on input received, prepare detailed analysis in ppt based on survey model, market sizing/modeling, competitive landscape assessment, etc.), (2) portfolio company value creation (including but not limited to operational efficiency, digital marketing, pricing, etc.), and (3) sector specific research for the fund's investment teams.

 

Key skills & responsibilities include:

Market Diligence

• Perform analysis of internal and external data sources (e.g., market data, survey data) and synthesize key findings into client-ready work products (typically PPT)
• Review market research reports and company information to rapidly evaluate market landscape and competitive positioning, across a range of industries/regions
• Support analysis of macro-level themes of interest across client focus areas, and grow proprietary thematic knowledge base (e.g., thematic primer library)
• Assist with formation and execution of client's key practice development initiatives (e.g., benchmarking exercises, other weekly recurrent projects)

Qualifications Bachelors/Masters with specialization in Finance, CA, CFA, ICWA or similar Skills & Competencies Required

Personality / Culture:

• Exceptional work ethic and desire to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and methodical approach to performing analysis using strong logic and reasoning
• Exceptional resourcefulness to find solutions fast and collaboratively with clients
• Exceptional teammate who wants to roll sleeves up and support CRISIL colleagues
• Globally focused, high achieving and collaborative core mindset

Skills / Experience:

• Excellent command of both spoken & written English is a minimum
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint is a must;
• Proficiency in coding languages like Python is a plus, but not required