Investment Banking Analyst / Operations Associate (Fresher)

Pagaar India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

Pagaar India in Gurgaon is seeking a bright, entry-level Investment Banking Analyst / Operations Associate to support financial operations and corporate advisory tasks. Freshers from 2025/2026 will assist senior bankers with deal execution, financial modeling, and due diligence.

This role emphasizes data analysis, market research, pitch deck preparation, and cross-functional collaboration, with exposure to live cross-border transactions and a fast-paced finance environment.

Qualifications

• Freshers (Class of 2025/2026) with strong accounting and corporate finance fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and global capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Salary notice: up to ₹4.2 LPA CTC for freshers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze corporate financial statements and macroeconomic data.
• Conduct market, industry research, and benchmarking.
• Assist in drafting pitch books, company profiles, and client newsletters.
• Support valuation work including comps and asset tracking.
• Organize and manage virtual data rooms for due diligence.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication

Financial Modeling

Education

B.Com (Hons)

BBA (Finance)

Bachelor's in Economics

BA (Finance)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Banking Analyst / Operations Associate (Fresher)

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Job Description

Job Title: Investment Banking Analyst / Operations Associate (Fresher)

Location: Gurgaon (Work from Office)

Joining: Immediate Joiners Only (Max 7 days notice period)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytically sharp Junior Investment Banking Analyst to join our financial operations and corporate advisory support team in Gurgaon. This entry-level role is tailored for freshers who are passionate about corporate finance, market research, and investment analytics. You will work alongside senior investment bankers to support deal execution, financial modeling, and operational due diligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Data Analysis: Support the team in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing corporate financial statements and macroeconomic datasets.
• Market & Industry Research: Conduct extensive secondary research to perform competitive benchmarking, market sizing, and industry trend analysis.
• Pitch Book Preparation: Assist in drafting high-quality presentation decks, company profiles, and newsletters for client pitches.
• Valuation Support: Help build and maintain basic financial models, including comparable company analysis (Trading Comps) and asset tracking.
• Data Room Management: Organize and manage virtual data rooms (VDR) to facilitate smooth transaction due diligence processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Freshers (Class of 2025 / 2026) with strong fundamental knowledge of accounting principles and corporate finance.
• Education: B.Com (Hons), BBA (Finance), Bachelor's in Economics, BA (Finance), or introductory CFA/FRM candidates.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial functions, formulas, formatting) and PowerPoint is mandatory.
• Core Competencies: Clear understanding of the three financial statements, valuation concepts, and global capital markets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.
• Competitive entry-level finance salary up to ₹4.2 LPA CTC.
• Direct exposure to live cross-border transactions and investment strategies.
• Accelerated career progression pathway into core advisory, private equity support, or corporate banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily functional duties in strict compliance with operational protocols.
• Coordinate actively with cross-departmental stakeholders to fulfill team goals.
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational records and performance summaries.
• Identify workflow improvements to increase daily output efficiency.
• Adhere strictly to corporate guidelines, quality benchmarks, and data confidentiality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Recognized educational credential matching the role specifications.
• Proven prior working experience in a similar organizational setup.
• Good verbal communication and professional office etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale, high traffic systems.