Business Analyst - Investment Banking

Designation: Business AnalystInvestment Banking

Location: Gurgaon (On-site) Note: Our Office is in Sector 49, Gurugram. We expect you to reside within a reasonable commuting distance from office.

About Us:

AKMV Consultants is a boutique strategy advisory and investment banking firm based in India. Founded in 2018, AKMV has grown from a startup into one of India's emerging advisory firms, offering a full-service product suite that includes strategic advisory, transaction advisory, policy advisory, and human resources advisory. What sets us apart is our ability to combine top-tier strategic thinking and research rigour with deep, on-the ground experience and networks across India's dynamic and emerging industries. We work with a broad spectrum of clientsranging from corporates and MSMEs to government bodies and multilateral organizations such as UNDPhelping them achieve their most critical objectives. As we continue to grow, we offer a unique platform for driven professionals to work on meaningful challenges, build deep expertise, and help shape the future of businesses, sectors, and policy landscapes in India.

As an Associate at our consulting and investment advisory firm, you'll play a critical role in driving meaningful change for our clients. You will lead research and analysis that underpins strategic decision-making, combining quantitative rigorsuch as financial statement analysiswith market and industry insights. Through this work, you'll develop a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities clients face across sectors and geographies. Your ability to think both critically and creatively will help uncover actionable insights that shape client strategies end to end, from market entry to M&A execution.

For example, recent projects have included advising an overseas investor on their India entry strategy, identifying potential investment targets, evaluating opportunities, and supporting negotiations throughout the transaction process. Additionally, our team has worked closely with the highest levels of government to drive one of India's largest divestments in the transport infrastructure sector. This hands-on, end-to-end advisory work exemplifies the scope and impact you'll experience in this role.

Beyond delivering client impact, you'll help shape the future of our firm. As a member of a growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to influence not only projects but also our culture and ways of working. Passion projects aligned with our business goals are encouraged and supported, and you'll be empowered to explore different areas of the businessbroadening your skills and making a lasting impact in a fast-evolving environment. This also means a fast-tracked growth opportunity, with the possibility of leading your own team within 1-2 years.

What You'll Bring

• 23 years of relevant work experience, preferably progressive experience. Relevant experience includes but is not limited to experience in investment advisory, strategy consulting, founder's office at an emerging company, or working with the private sector in a similar capacity.
  
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree is preferred.
  
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including financial statement analysis and market data interpretation
  
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a creative and analytical mindset.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling presentations or reports that effectively convey complex ideas.
  
• Flexibility to travel to client sites as required
  
• Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive approach to work
  
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth