Secondaries Market (Associate/Sr Associate), GGN

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurgaon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for its Investment Banking secondaries team. The role focuses on market research, financial modelling, portfolio analysis, and valuation of PE fund interests.

You will support GP-led/LP-led transactions, conduct due diligence, and prepare detailed investment materials while coordinating with clients to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Post-Graduation in Finance or equiv. qualification (CFA, MBA (finance), CA or equiv.).
• 1-2 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on secondaries.

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of the private equity market and secondary market trends; conduct market research.
• Assist in portfolio management and portfolio reporting; value PE fund interests and run financial models.
• Evaluate secondary transactions across stages and geographies; prepare profiles and analyses.
• Support GP-led/LP-led secondary transactions; assist deal execution and process management.
• Conduct due diligence to assess fund interests; perform quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Serve as primary client contact, provide updates, and ensure high client satisfaction.
• Meet project timelines and deliver high-quality outputs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation modelling

Portfolio management

Due diligence

Client communication

Secondary market knowledge

Education

Post-Graduation in Finance

CFA/MBA/CA

Tools

Preqin

Pitchbook

Capital IQ/Pro

Job description

Job Title: Investment Banking - Secondaries

Designation: Associate/ Senior Associate

Location: Gurgaon (work from office/Hybrid)

Work hours: 10am to 7pm IST

Department: Investment Banking

Experience Level: 2-5 years

Job Opportunity

Acuity is currently looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who have organizational and teamwork skills for its Investment Banking team based in Gurgaon.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of the private equity market, including trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape. Market and industry research on both primary and secondary research basis
• Assist in Portfolio management, quarterly and annual portfolio reporting. Proficiency in valuing PE fund interests, Net Asset Value and understanding the intricacies of different valuation methods. Run financial models for underlying companies (asset operating models) and fund level returns.
• Participate in evaluation and analysis of secondary transactions and assets across stages (i.e. buyout, venture, growth equity, etc.), industries and geography. Ability to analyze complex financial data and market conditions. Construct an opinion around various investment opportunities and efficiently communicate in written materials Prepare company profiles, investor profiles & portfolios, financial analysis including trading / transaction comparable, operational / financial benchmarking, etc.
• Exposure to all stages of GP-led/ LP-led secondary transactions, supporting deal execution and process management
• Experience in conducting thorough due diligence to assess the quality and potential of fund interests. Quantitative and qualitative due diligence on leveraged buyout, venture capital and other private equity limited partnership interests and their underlying company investments
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their needs, providing updates, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction
• Meet project timelines and quality of deliverables in a manner to ensure “high client satisfaction”

Key competencies

• Education: Post-Graduation in Finance or equiv. qualification (CFA, MBA (finance), CA or equiv.)
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on secondaries
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial modelling and MS Excel, Power Point, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the US secondaries market. In-depth knowledge of database such as Preqin, Pitchbook, Secondary Link, Capital IQ / Capital IQ Pro and other Secondaries-specific databases