Due Diligence Lead- Tier 1 College Only

Job description

Job Title: Due Diligence Lead Experience: 14 years

Location: Bangalore (From Office)

Reporting to: Founders

Function: Investment Research & Underwriting About Binocs Binocs is an AI-powered investment research and underwriting platform serving private equity, private credit, and M&A teams. We are backed by leading venture capital investors including Beenext, Accel, Arkam, Credit Saison, and Premji Invest. Our proprietary Gen AI agent framework automates the most time-consuming elements of deal evaluation from industry deep-dives and credit underwriting to valuation analysis and deck creation delivering investment-grade outputs in hours instead of weeks.

Founders:

? Tonmoy Shingal (CEO), Bangalore Co-founder & ex-COO of Mettl, a SaaS-based, category-leading, AI-enabled talent assessment company acquired by Mercer in 2018. Has built large-scale, enterprise-grade commercial systems serving thousands of clients globally.

? Saurabh Gupta (Co- CEO), NYC IIT Kanpur alumnus and PhD from MIT, with 18+ years of experience in strategy and due diligence, most recently as a Partner at KPMG in their New York office leading complex commercial diligence engagements for global PE clients.

? Core team includes 30 talented, motivated professionals very apt for this mission (with PhDs in AI, key architects in leading global tech startups)

? 2 of the big 4s, PE funds, NBFCs, Corp Dev teams are our existing customers in the US We are on a mission to redefine how the investment world works and were looking for top talent to join us in shaping this future. Role Overview We are seeking a Due Diligence Associate (CDD/ FDD/ ODD) to lead the next generation of investment analysis. This is not a back-office role you will be at the frontlines of redefining how private equity deals are evaluated. The key goal: use Binocs Gen AI agents and external research tools to produce high-quality, insight-rich research, underwriting memos, and decks at a fraction of traditional timelines. About 20% of your role will also involve collaborating with the product team helping shape our roadmap and AI agent capabilities based on your deal-making insights. If youve ever wanted to envision, power, and lead the new world of PE investments, this is the place. Key Responsibilities ? Underwriting & Due Diligence ? Conduct sector, company, and competitive analysis for target investments. ? Assess borrower/company financial health, growth potential, and risks. ? Analyze historical & projected financials, cash flows, and leverage metrics. ? Identify red flags, value creation levers, and deal breakers.

? Deal Support ? Draft investment and credit memos for deal committees. ? Prepare high-impact decks and decision packs for internal and client use. ? Support valuation and credit modelling, including scenario & sensitivity analysis. ? Sales support to build initial draft proposals for upcoming projects

? Use of AI & Technology ? Harness Binocs AI agent ecosystem and premium data platforms (Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet) to deliver fast, accurate, and fully-cited outputs. ? Structure deliverables for clarity, precision, and strategic insight.

? Product Development Support (20%) ? Collaborate with the product team to design and test new AI capabilities. ? Provide structured feedback to improve deal workflow automation. ? Help develop reusable templates, research frameworks, and agent workflows. Qualifications & Skills

? Experience: 24 years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equity research, ideally with exposure to credit analysis/underwriting.

? Education: Graduate in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering; MBA/CFA preferred.

? Core Skills: ? Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. ? Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. ? Excellent structured writing and communication. ? Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.

? Nice to Have: ? Experience with AI tools and financial databases. What We Offer

? A front-row seat to the future of private equity and credit due diligence.

? Opportunity to work directly with two highly accomplished founders with deep expertise in scaling ventures, strategy, and diligence.

? Exposure to global deal-making and cutting-edge AI workflows.

? A high-autonomy, high-impact role in a rapidly scaling venture-backed startup.