Corporate Development - M&A Analyst
- Aspire Systems
- 1 - 4 years
- Kochi
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
Required Qualification: MBA (preferably from Tier 2) OR Qualified CA / CFA.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented M&A & Fundraise Analyst with a strong interest and exposure to the IT Services and Artificial Intelligence domains to join our Corporate Development team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our growth strategy by working on M&A origination and execution in the Technology/IT Services space and fundraising activities for a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence product. This role requires a strong blend of financial acumen, market research expertise, and a deep understanding of the Technology/IT Services and AI sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
M&A Activities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis on the Technology/IT Services and Artificial Intelligence sectors to identify potential M&A targets and market trends.
- Prepare well-structured and insightful presentation decks for internal stakeholders and the Board of Directors.
- Assist in the end-to-end M&A process, including lead generation, target screening, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and transaction closure.
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
- Collaborate with external advisors (legal, tax, and financial) to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions.
- Prepare financial data books and investment memos for M&A targets.
Fundraising Activities:
- Support the development of fundraising strategies and investor pitches for our Artificial Intelligence product.
- Create compelling business cases and financial models to attract potential investors.
- Conduct in-depth regulatory research related to fundraising, including Intellectual Property analysis.
- Monitor and analyze market intelligence to identify potential investors and funding opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of investor presentations and due diligence materials.
Qualifications:
Education:
- MBA with a specialization in Finance from a tier 1-2 institute.
- CFA certification (or progress toward it) is highly desirable.
Experience:
- 1-4 years of experience in Consulting, Market Research, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Equity Research, or KPOs.
- Proven track record in market research, financial modeling, valuation, and performance monitoring.
- Exposure to M&A transactions and fundraising activities.
- Familiarity with the Technology/IT Services and Artificial Intelligence sectors is a strong advantage.
Skills Required:
- Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, dashboarding, etc.).
- Excellent presentation and deck-making skills (PowerPoint).
- Solid understanding of M&A processes, including financial, legal, and tax considerations.
- Ability to conduct regulatory research and work with external advisors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of the IT services ecosystem and AI industry trends is a plus.
- Exposure to angel investments or early-stage fundraising is desirable.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify growth opportunities and translate them into actionable plans.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Results-Oriented: Deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines. Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high performance team driving innovation in the Artificial Intelligence space.
- Gain exposure to high-impact M&A and fundraising activities in the Tech/IT Services space.
- Work in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
Location - Bengaluru,Kochi,Hyderabad,Chennai
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: BFSI, Investments & TradingRole Category: Investment Banking, Private Equity & VCRole: Investment Banking AssociateEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Aspire SystemsLocation(s): Kochi+ View Contact
Keyskills: it services presentation skills market research valuation financial modelling corporate development equity research regulatory investment banking mergers and acquisitions artificial intelligence mergers acquisition corporate strategy
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