JD - Investment Research Support
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Research:
- Conduct detailed research and analysis on potential investment opportunities across various sectors and countries, with a focus on infrastructure, energy, real estate, private equity, and sustainability.
- Prepare investment memorandums, sector reports, and company profiles to support deal teams in the investment decision-making process.
- Evaluate financial statements, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Market & Country Intelligence:
- Analyze macroeconomic, regulatory, and political developments in niche and emerging markets, with emphasis on the above-mentioned sectors.
- Monitor and report on sector-specific trends, risks, and opportunities, especially in infrastructure, energy transition, sustainable investing, and real estate markets.
- Develop country and sector intelligence briefs for internal stakeholders.
- Financial Research and analysis:
- Build detailed financial model with revenue/cost drivers and valuation.
- Create in-depth operational and financial benchmarking for select sectors.
- Build trading and transaction comps to arrive at appropriate valuation multiple for target companies using Capital IQ.
- Support for Deal Teams:
- Collaborate closely with deal teams to provide timely and actionable insights.
- Support due diligence processes, including data collection, validation, and analysis.
- Assist in preparing presentations and reports for investment committees and senior management.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise with external consultants, industry experts, and data providers to gather relevant information.
- Build and maintain knowledge repositories for sectors and countries covered.
- Work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders located in different time zones and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in investment research, consulting, or financial analysis, preferably with exposure to asset management or private equity.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing infrastructure, energy (including renewables), real estate, private equity, and sustainability sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and market analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong initiative and autonomy
Work schedule and hybrid work arrangement
- UK working hours
- Hybrid work model
