Associate- Deal Strategy

Deals Strategy serves two primary client sets: 1. Private Equity Funds – services include: a. Industry / market assessment b. Outside-in / limited commercial due diligence c. Full scope commercial due diligence including value upside identification 2. Corporate Clients – services include: a. Industry / market assessment studies b. Feasibility studies c. Target search / screening d. Growth strategy – organic / inorganic e. Business plan development / validation f. Joint venture / partnering strategy g. Commercial due diligence h. Synergy assessment Deals Strategy is a highly industry vertical-aligned strategy practice, comprising strategists who bring both execution pace and sector depth to pure-play strategy engagements that are typically less than 2 months in duration Deals Strategy has embarked on an ambitious growth plan in India, and we are keen to hire senior strategists in our team to complement our sector coverage. About the Role Designation: Associate – Deals Strategy Desired Experience – up to 2 years of management consulting experience with a research / consulting firm Desired Educational Background – MBA from a Tier 1 institute or 3+ years of experience in research / consulting if not an MBA Location: Gurgaon / Mumbai Role Description: - Conduct primary and secondary research - Develop supporting strategic and financial analyses on engagements – typically industry analyses including bottom-up market sizing, competitive benchmarking and advantage mapping, business plan assumption testing and deal risk / upside analysis - Communicate findings to internal engagement and external client teams - Support in proposal and business development Candidate requirements: - Very strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving abilities - Impeccable oral and written communication skills - Keen and equal interest in strategy and finance - Willingness and ability to frequently work under tight timelines and pressure - Limited travel will be expected for fieldwork - Ability to work well in teams (often cross-functional) with a diverse set of colleagues