Position Title: Senior Equity Capital Markets Analyst Location: Mumbai, India Experience: 10 Y ++ About Our Client Our client's parent entity is a distinguished global financial services firm, established over three decades ago, and recognized as one of the world's largest privately-held financial institutions. This organization is renowned for its highly analytical, quantitative, and technologically advanced approach to capital markets, underpinned by deep expertise in sophisticated trading, market making, and cutting-edge quantitative research across diverse asset classes worldwide, with operations spanning six continents. Our client, serving as the venture capital arm of this global entity, operates as an early-stage to mid-stage investor, strategically leveraging the parent firm's proprietary capital, patient investment philosophy, and unparalleled market insights. This distinctive funding model confers exceptional operational flexibility and a long-term strategic outlook, facilitating robust support for portfolio companies from their Series A funding rounds through to an eventual Initial Public Offering (IPO). Having invested in Asia since 2005 and specifically in India since 2019, our client focuses on technology businesses (Series A-D), supporting founders through each stage of growth. Notably, our client was an early investor in ByteDance, exemplifying its capability in identifying groundbreaking opportunities. Together with its China and Southeast Asia VC team, the firm has invested in over 350 portfolio companies and achieved more than 70 IPO/M&A and other successful exits in enterprise and consumer technology over the last two decades. A significant and growing strategic emphasis is placed on the vibrant Indian startup ecosystem. Our client has cultivated a robust portfolio of innovative ventures within India, including AppsforBharat, Gromo, Gushwork, Healthplix, Inshorts Group, Lentra, Mobile Premier League, Nestasia, Rezolve, Shiprocket, The Good Bug, Turtlemint, and Wakefit. Supported by a dedicated team possessing profound local expertise, our client is committed to empowering the next generation of Indian innovators, equipping them with the requisite resources and specialized knowledge to achieve significant scale and international success. Role Overview They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Analyst to join thue Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team, operating within the APAC region and in close collaboration with our client's India Venture Capital team. Based in Mumbai, this role encompasses critical responsibilities across various phases of the equity deal process, with a primary focus on the dynamic Indian market. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for a comprehensive range of activities, including: Valuation and Due Diligence: Conducting rigorous valuation analyses for primary, secondary, and other equity offerings, with a particular emphasis on Indian equity markets. Developing and maintaining sophisticated company financial models. Performing precise valuation analysis informed by comprehensive review of Red Herring Prospectuses (RHPs) and Draft Red Herring Prospectuses (DRHPs), ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Market Engagement and Relationship Management: Representing our client at meetings with corporate management teams and sell-side syndicate desks. Cultivating robust relationships to facilitate optimal allocation securing within the book-building process. Engaging actively with sell-side sales and research contacts to gather critical market intelligence and foster collaborative opportunities. Strategic Collaboration with Venture Capital Team: Collaborating directly with our client's India VC team to evaluate prospective late-stage investment opportunities. Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of late-stage relationships that will prove instrumental during the book-building phases of portfolio companies. Providing strategic insights to the VC team regarding public market valuation dynamics, particularly concerning potential exit strategies for investments. Post-Investment Liquidity Facilitation: Assisting in the seamless facilitation of block trades involving public company positions post-lock-up periods. Qualifications Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in securities analysis, acquired within roles such as Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, Equity Research Associate, Buy Side Analyst, or analogous positions, with substantial exposure to capital markets transactions. Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated experience in reviewing Red Herring Prospectuses (RHPs) and Draft Red Herring Prospectuses (DRHPs), coupled with the proven ability to derive reliable valuation analyses for the purpose of informing investment strategies. Technical Proficiency: Exceptional numerical and financial modeling skills, with a comprehensive understanding of core financial concepts, including financial statement analysis, accounting principles, diverse valuation techniques, and advanced financial modeling. Problem-Solving Capability: Possessing robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enabling effective navigation of complex financial scenarios. Industry Relationships: Established relationships with Investment Banking (IB) and Equity Capital Markets (ECM) desks are preferred. Communication Skills: Superior communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated capacity for effective communication in English. Professional Attributes: A self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for equity research, coupled with a proactive willingness to continuously learn and adapt. Network and Curiosity: Intellectually curious, with a well-developed professional network within the financial industry. Show more Show less
