Senior Associate-Qual - Gurugram, India - Acuity Knowledge Partners

Description

Will be responsible for working as part of the dedicated team for investment bankInteracting with key bankers and business managers in multiple global locations to understand their feedback on the service, providing recurring and ad hoc MIS, and also identifying growth opportunitiesSupporting our clients on Metals & Mining industry primarily and preparing pitch books, industry reports, company focused discussion documents, studying & analyzing different business & financial modelsManaging delivery of projects including detailed industry studies or market analysis, pitch books, information memorandums, strategic account plans, company profiles, assets profiles, graphics & presentation, ad-hoc requests, financial analysis, competitive benchmarking and opportunity assessments through in depth secondary researchExpertise in financial analysis including operational (reserves and resources, production data, etc.) / financial benchmarking, trading/ transaction comparables etcManage project timelines and quality of deliverables in a manner to ensure "high client satisfaction"Setting up responsibilities for direct reports; coaching them on complex assignments and reviewing their work with value add suggestions with a goal to exceed client expectationsDemonstrate strength and flair in client/requester relationship building and management, information/knowledge needs assessmentIdentify any potential growth opportunities with existing clients and pass them to operations head or sales team

Required Background

Post-Graduation in Finance (MBA, CFA, CA etc.) or equivalent qualificationRelevant experience of 4-8 years supporting Investment banking division of a bank, consulting firm, boutique firm, advisory firm with 1-2 years of front end experience in pitching and execution on live dealsWorking experience in Metals & Mining and Natural Resources will be preferredThe candidate should have the ability to work independently and possesses the management/leadership skills to run the research on a day-to-day basis and apply his insights to client ideasAbility to handle pressure working in fast paced environment with quick problem solving skillsSound knowledge and relevant work experience on Metals & Mining industry and macro-economic overviews/ studies, competitive landscape, relative valuation, detailed company analysis, financial modeling (DCF, etc.), Pitch books, IMs, etc.

Excellent written and spoken communication skillsWorking knowledge of databases such as Bloomberg, Wood Mackenzie, Capital IQ, Eikon, Merger Market, etc.

MS Office skills – should be excellent in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word