Associate/Senior Associate, Portfolio Development

Responsibilities • • Conduct in-depth analysis of portfolio companies, including: • Business strategy and positioning • Operational efficiency and competitiveness • Financial performance and market dynamics • Industry structure and attractiveness   • Support the identification, evaluation and execution tracking of value creation initiatives, such as: • Strategy refocusing and transformation • Operational improvements and cost optimisation • Balance sheet and capital structure enhancements • Corporate restructuring initiatives   • Develop and maintain robust valuation and financial models including:  • Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) analyses • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Dividend Discount Model (DDM) • Trading comparables and precedent transactions • Scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis   • Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, with a focus on: • Financial strength and key value drivers • Competitive positioning • Industry trends and emerging risks/opportunities • • Engage with stakeholders, management teams and Board Directors: • Support strategic discussions • Provide analytical insights to inform decision-making • Track execution of key initiatives   • Support portfolio management initiatives and transaction-related workstreams, including: • Due diligence, valuation, capital structure analysis • Research and prepare high-quality analyses, presentations, and internal memoranda to support decision making   • Contribute to portfolio-wide value creation initiatives, including: • Identifying synergies across companies • Supporting organic and inorganic growth opportunities Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field • At least 1-3 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, private equity / corporate finance / M&A, accounting or related fields • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills • Excellent communication and writing abilities • Ability to communicate clearly and engage effectively with senior stakeholders • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Self-starter with strong ownership and ability to work independently • Collaborative team player who can work effectively across functions and stakeholders • Familiarity with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet) • AI fluency, including practical use of tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to enhance research, synthesis, analysis, and productivity