CAREERS - INVESTMENT BANKING
At Knowcraft, we firmly believe in our people. Our regard for people automatically translates to excellence in our services. We offer dynamic growth opportunities, in-depth exposure to a variety of financial services, open and performance-driven work culture, collaborative work environment, and ample learning opportunities. We work towards nurturing talent and take personal interest in everyone’s career growth.
Current Openings
Background:
Knowcraft Analytics, an ISO 27001-certified organization, is an offshore service provider to valuation, advisory, accounting, and tax firms in the United States. What started as a 3-member valuation firm now boasts 300+ Crafters spread across the length and breadth of India, who have immensely supported us in becoming a Great Place to Work®. Our Crafters are qualified CFAs, CVAs, MBAs, CPAs, and CAs with several years of experience in the industry. Over the last ten years, we have become a partner of choice for 40+ financial services and advisory firms in the US and Canada, having carried out end-to-end valuation engagements and accounting and taxation projects.
We have launched our new vertical, Offshore Investment Banking and are looking for a dynamic leader who can help us build this service line to the next level. The individual is required to work with entrepreneurial skills and would be required to work the extra mile and would be rewarded for the same.
Role and Responsibilities:
- The individual selected would Lead the Offshore Investment Banking vertical at Knowcraft
- The individual would be responsible for the management of profit center, responsibilities include business development, delivery and building the team of this vertical
- Business development role:
- Provide guidance and support to the internal marketing team;
- developing ideas-based sourcing;
- involved in client pitching; and
- building strategies related to pricing & meeting leads virtually or in person.
- Delivery side role:
- Managing the current team;
- Identifying the process issues and improving the current processes;
- identifying any specific requirements;
- thorough knowledge of CIMs, teasers, pitchbooks, valuation, and other buy-side and sell-side work; and
- documenting the methodology and delivering according to the client’s requirement.
- Formulating a growth strategy for the team, improving product quality, and increasing the team’s efficiency levels
- Evaluating and providing results and evaluation reports monthly to the Management and HOD; and
- Involved extensively in hiring, mentoring, training, and assessing the IB team
Qualifications:
- MBA (Premier B-School) or MS (Finance)
- Certifications including CFA (CFA Institute, US) or any investment banking certification would be preferred
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum ten years of work experience;
- Handling a team of a minimum of 5 individuals [direct reportees] in the current firm;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
- Experience of working with global clients [USA and Canada to be specific] is a must
Background:
Knowcraft is seeking a Senior Analyst – Investment Banking. The Senior Analyst will participate in the rapid expansion of our Investment Banking practice. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career and be part of a growth story in a dynamic and growing firm’s new practice department. The candidate must have prior Investment Banking experience and be expected to demonstrate high-quality work while being an effective and productive individual.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working on multiple assignments throughout the year
- Preparing investment presentations, memorandums that convey complex ideas and investment themes
- Researching company and regulatory landscape for different projects
- Conducting market sizing and mapping through comprehensive industry research
- Preparing comprehensive financial models, analysis, valuations
- Conducts self in a professional manner related to all client communications as well as interaction in team communications and interactions
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by the Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, master’s degree preferred
- CFA or CA certification obtained or in process
Eligibility Criteria:
- 1-3 years of experience in the field of investment banking
- Exposure and basic understanding of information memorandum, preparing presentations, and financial modeling
- Strong desire to continuously learn
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, written, and presentation skills
Background:
Knowcraft is seeking an Advanced Analyst – Investment Banking. The Advanced Analyst will participate in the rapid expansion of our Investment Banking practice. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career and be part of a growth story in a dynamic and growing firm’s new practice department. The candidate must have prior Investment Banking experience and be expected to demonstrate high-quality work while being an effective and productive individual.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working on multiple assignments throughout the year
- Preparing investment presentations, memorandums that convey complex ideas and investment themes
- Researching company and regulatory landscape for different projects
- Conducting market sizing and mapping through comprehensive industry research
- Preparing comprehensive financial models, analysis, valuations
- Conducts self in a professional manner related to all client communications as well as interaction in team communications and interactions
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by the Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, master’s degree preferred
- CFA or CA certification obtained or in process
Eligibility Criteria:
- 1-2 years of experience in the field of investment banking
- Exposure and basic understanding of information memorandum, preparing presentations, and financial modeling
- Strong desire to continuously learn
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, written, and presentation skills