Analyst / Junior Associate | COO Office

About the Role

A leading global investment platform is looking for an Analyst / Junior Associate to join its COO Office in Bengaluru. The role will work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and firm-building projects for the India platform.

The position offers broad exposure to strategy, operations, private markets, and senior stakeholder management, with the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that contribute to the growth and scaling of the Bengaluru office.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute strategic initiatives end-to-end, including problem framing, primary research, analysis, recommendations, and senior stakeholder presentations.

• Build and maintain benchmarking databases covering peer operating models, team structures, reporting lines, and functional scope through primary research.

• Track strategic initiatives and workstreams, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and key actions.

• Monitor cross-functional priorities relevant to the COO Office, including operating model changes, technology, data, service providers, and other firm-wide initiatives.

• Prepare strategic presentations, dashboards, and written notes for senior leadership.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all reports and presentations, with data appropriately sourced, reconciled, and validated.

• Develop materials for internal and external stakeholder meetings, including senior leadership visits and presentations.

• Maintain recurring reports covering headcount, hiring pipeline, initiative status, and office performance metrics.

• Support talent acquisition for the Bengaluru office, including headhunter management, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.

• Develop and update assessment materials including case studies, LBO exercises, question banks, and model answers.

• Support the onboarding of global functions into the Bengaluru office, including headcount planning and transition tracking.

• Support employer branding, culture, diversity, sustainability, and social impact initiatives in India.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• 2–46 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, or a similar analytical role within financial services.

• Strong understanding of private equity fundamentals, including fund structures, LP/GP economics, fund lifecycle, fee mechanics, deal processes, and investment committee workflows.

• Advanced PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create structured, narrative-driven, and visually polished presentations.

• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to build financial models, benchmarking databases, cost models, and scenario analyses.

• Experience conducting primary research through expert calls, peer outreach, and conversations with external stakeholders.

• Ability to translate research and data into clear recommendations and actionable outputs.

• Comfortable working across European, Asian, and Indian time zones.

• Educational background in BTech, BSc, MSc, MBA, or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with changing priorities.

• Confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders, including Managing Directors and C-level executives.

• Strong ownership and ability to drive workstreams independently.

• Ability to identify problems proactively and develop practical solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, responsiveness, and adaptability.

• High attention to detail and a strong bias towards accuracy and quality of output.

Experience

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, or financial services.

• Experience in primary research, financial modelling, benchmarking, or strategic analysis is preferred.

Location & Work Environment

• Bengaluru

• Hybrid / in-office working environment

• The role involves collaboration with teams across multiple time zones.

• The position requires a high degree of ownership, independence, responsiveness, and adaptability.