Associate - Private Equity/Due Diligence & Financial Analysis

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: - CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification. - 4+ years of relevant experience in PE, VC, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory or Big 4. - Strong hands-on experience in due diligence and financial analysis. ABOUT THE CLIENT: A leading India-focused early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth consumer brands and businesses. The firm partners with ambitious founders across sectors such as consumer, food & beverage, personal care, health & wellness and lifestyle, providing capital and strategic support to build and scale category-defining businesses. JOB ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and support financial and commercial due diligence for potential investments. - Analyse financial statements, business performance, cash flows and key operating metrics. - Evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and assess value-creation potential. - Work with management teams and external advisors across due diligence and transaction execution. - Review financial models, business plans and forecasts. - Prepare investment papers and presentations for senior management / Investment Committee. - Support deal execution and portfolio monitoring activities. QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE: - CA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification. - 5+ years of relevant experience in PE, VC, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory or Big 4. - Strong hands-on experience in due diligence and financial analysis. - Strong academic and professional pedigree from reputed institutions/organisations. - Excellent analytical, financial modelling and communication skills. - Prior exposure to PE/VC transactions or investment evaluation preferred. OTHER DETAILS: - Reporting To: Head - Industry Target: Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), Investment Banking (IB), and Big 4 / Transaction Advisory. - Work Model Arrangement: Onsite