Job Opportunity

Associate – Secondary, Private Equity Group

J.P. Morgan | Mumbai, India

Job Summary

Engage broadly in various areas of private equity, but primarily focus on secondaries and contribute to all aspects of the secondary deal process. 4+ years of experience working in secondaries, investment banking, accounting or other relevant field.

Details

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in “Private Equity”. You have found the right team.

As a Private Equity professional within our “Alternatives team”, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will engage broadly in various areas of private equity, but primarily focus on secondaries and contribute to all aspects of the secondary deal process. You will develop and share your thoughtful opinion and thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, low-ego culture with high volume and fluid structure.

Responsibilities:

* Screen and conduct due diligence on private equity secondary transactions, leveraging the team’s robust GP network and broader private capital network
* Participate in evaluation and analysis of secondary transactions and assets across stages (i.e. buyout, venture, growth equity, etc.), industries and geographies
* Prepare and present due diligence materials and investment committee memos
* Construct an opinion around various investment opportunities and efficiently communicate it both verbally and in written materials
* Manage relationships with private equity sponsors, intermediaries, advisors (financial, legal, commercial) and other investors to perform due diligence and execute transactions

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

* At least 4 years of experience working in secondaries, investment banking, accounting or other relevant field
* Strong analytical skills, including valuation and financial analysis, for evaluating and underwriting secondary transactions
* Ability to evaluate risk/reward trade-offs
* Ability to display sound investment judgement
* Strong technical skills, including Excel modeling, to build financial models and presentations
* Self-starter, with the ability think creatively when evaluating and progressing opportunities
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks, and maintain attention to detail
* Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to develop
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing and presenting investment memos and reports to investment committee and senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

* CFA and/or MBA a plus, but not a requirement
* Experience operating within a small team a plus
* Knowledge of CapIQ and other sources of financial data

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  • Job Reference #: 210584113
  • Min Experience: 4 years