Securities Research Associate

• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office applications, especially Power Point and Excel
• Knowledge of database tools – FactSet, Merger market, Dealogic, Thomson One, Capital IQ, Factiva, and Bloomberg
• Impeccable communication and interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to interact with senior professionals and key stakeholders
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality of deliverables
• Ability to provide innovative ideas to efficiently execute the tasks
• Ability to identify proactive ways to contribute to firm's goals & mission
• 3+ years of experience strong knowledge of accounting and financial concepts
• Knowledge of investment banking concepts including M&A as a product will be an added advantage
• Outstanding academic qualifications – MBA, CA or MS Finance from a premier institute
• CFA is an advantage

3+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Work on various work streams that form key components of M&A Buy or Sell side deals
• Assist in preparing Pitch books, including industry overviews, company profiles, strip profiles, management biographies, brokers' outlook, share price performance, deal case studies, evolution of industry/peers valuation multiples, possible buyer/seller opportunities
• Work on comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, buyer or target identification, company/M&A screening and newsletter preparation
• Work on financial analysis, industry benchmarking and valuation models
• Develop an understanding of key M&A drivers and trends and M&A market activity
• Work independently on complex projects and deliver high quality deliverables
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders in the US