Aurum Equity Partners LLP

The Associate role at Aurum Equity Partners LLP is for candidates with prior experience of minimum 2 years in Investment Banking/ Private Equity (IB/PE) along with a Chartered Accountancy, CFA Level 2 or post-graduate (MBA or equivalent) education from reputed Tier I B-Schools / Engineering-Schools. End-to-End transaction closure experience from a buy-side or sell-side or strong experience in Industrials, Consumer, Healthcare, BFSI or Technology sector is preferable. An Associate is expected to play a key role in supporting transaction teams from collateral preparation to transaction closure in his/her assigned vertical. He/she is expected to mentor/manage Analyst in preparation of client pitches, industry analysis, Transaction collaterals like teasers, information memorandum and financial models while interacting with clients. Required Skills/Attributes Track record of outstanding academic success Minimum 2 years of work-experience in IB/PE Expert understanding of finance, accounting, financial modelling, and valuation methodologies Strong team player with an ability to build sector expertise in his/her vertical Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks appropriately A high degree of initiative, motivation and attention to detail Expert working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to manage sub-ordinates and work with senior professionals / good inter-personal skills Hardworking and analytical mindset Work Details An Associate will be a key-part of transaction teams that work on M&A or PE mandates from transaction pitching to closure in his/her vertical and act as a bridge between the senior team members (Managing Directors/ Directors / Vice Presidents), peers (Associates) and sub-ordinates (Analyst) while playing a key role in executing the entire life cycle of a Transaction. Typical Work Includes Preparation of presentations comprising of pitch books, deal books and reports Preparation of information memorandums, financial models and valuations Conducting industry research Marketing of the deal/opportunity to potential investors by leading the discussion in investor meetings/ calls/road-shows with clients Coordinate the due-diligence process and resolve issues/concerns while liaising with third-party vendors like accounting firms/ legal firms etc. Participating in Deal Execution Process Actively support Vice Presidents / Directors/ Managing Directors in term-sheet preparation and definitive documentation (ref:iimjobs.com)