Senior Associate - Investment Research
Linedata · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- ₹1,500,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Manage daily asset workflows for a global asset manager.
- Analyze cash flows and asset performance metrics.
- Build financial models for private credit investments.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Support technology implementation initiatives.
About the role
About Us
WHY LINEDATA ?
Join us in shaping the fintech of tomorrow. With more than 1,350 colleagues across 20 locations worldwide, you'll help build cutting-edge platforms and tailored services that power the daily operations of 700 leading financial institutions. As a global, multicultural company with over 45 nationalities represented and just as many languages spoken, we thrive on diverse perspectives and collaboration. Together, we tackle future-focused topics like Al and the digitalization of finance, delivering smart solutions for our customers. Whether you're just beginning your career or are an experienced professional, Linedata offers exposure to large-scale client projects, internal mobility and opportunities to develop your skills alongside leading experts.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE – ASSET MANAGEMENT
MUMBAI, INDIA
At Linedata we believe finance matters to our society as much as energy to life and fueling financial transformation is vital for development and leadership. We humanize technology. We are passionate experts who provide the investment management and credit communities with innovative, user-friendly products which help their businesses grow in over 50 countries. We employ more than 1300 employees representing 40 nationalities spread throughout our offices in 14 countries. We believe in mobility, diversity & team work.
Our mission is to continue to find new ways to create and build flexible, mission critical software and services and to stay on the cutting edge of the financial software space.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
We are transforming the financial services community which is in constant evolution. Like professional dancers we are experts in our field and are defining new pathways for financial services to serve the world. With our agility we make technology simple & accessible for our users. We all work together to achieve the best solutions for our clients. Tell us what your ambitions are, we will choreograph your career and take it to the next level!
THE ROLE
You will be working with the asset management team of a large and reputed global asset manager. You will be providing extensive support to the client’s asset management group in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the underlying assets (loans, real estate, structured products, transportation, etc.) to maximise performance. You will be working closely with various internal functions (Investment team, Legal Transaction team, and Back Office functions) and external service providers of the client.
Responsibilities
General
- Work closely with the client’s asset management team to manage the day-to-day workflows of the fund's existing assets, including monitoring & analysing cash flows, tracking & analysing asset performance, managing risk, overseeing the fund's third-party partners & to execute the business plan
- Experience in financial modeling using advanced Excel, incorporating waterfall and promote structures, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
- Expertise in building asset-level cash flow models for private credit investments, including sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, aviation, shipping, and other asset-backed lending
- Knowledge of different methodologies, including DCF, comparables, transaction comps, and NAV/appraisal methods
- Portfolio onboarding – track and summarize reporting, prepare analytics, and communicate status to various groups, including asset management and investment teams, throughout the life of the investment.
- Collaborate with the asset management team & external business partners in the facilitation and review of performance, suggesting value enhancements where applicable
- Co-ordinate with third parties & internal teams on lender reporting, monitoring of loan covenants, and ensure compliance with credit agreements
- Outline key terms in credit and purchase agreements
- Ability to design and oversee efficient processes, and suggest improvements, enhancements and automation with both internal and external teams
- Work with internal/external teams to manage funding and distribution activity
Technology Project Management
- Work closely with the client’s technology team and third-party consultants on high priority technology implementation initiatives
- Perform detailed reviews of chart-of-account mappings for assets across one or more asset class such as real estate, infrastructure, aviation, shipping, and other asset-backed lending portfolios during technology implementation and onboarding of new deals, including:
- Reviewing financial-statement reconciliations and resolving mapping discrepancies to ensure system-generated financial statements accurately reflect deal activity and performance.
- Collaborating with technology and operations teams to support system enhancements, data-model improvements, and broader process-automation initiatives
- Assist in managing third-party workflows
- Utilize dynamic portfolio management tool to analyse the deal's standardized financial statements, key performance metrics, and other partner reporting on a recurring basis
- Monitor partner reporting requirements
Skills Required
- Sound experience in managing projects in asset management related fields (8-10 years)
- Exposure to hard assets (real estate, infrastructure, aviation, shipping, etc), and/or asset backed lending on the private side
- Strong accounting (US GAAP & IFRS) knowledge with advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills (a must)
- Strong financial and analytical skills with a well-developed understanding of key investment performance drivers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability to cultivate trust and build strong partnerships with different counterparts
- Training and mentoring junior team members
Advantageous Skills
- Knowledge of third-party databases such as Real Page, Bloomberg, Alteryx, Tableau, would be plus
Academic Requirements
- CPA / CFA / MBA or equivalent qualification in accounting & finance from a reputed institution
Key skills/competency
- Investment Research
- Asset Management
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Project Management
- Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- US GAAP & IFRS
Skills & topics
- Senior Associate
- Investment Research
- Asset Management
- Financial Modeling
- Excel
- Project Management
- Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Fintech
- Mumbai
- India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8-10 years of asset management project experience and exposure to hard assets or asset-backed lending. Emphasize advanced Excel, financial modeling, and accounting skills (US GAAP & IFRS).
- Showcase your expertise: Detail your experience with financial modeling, including waterfall structures, scenario analysis, and DCF methodologies. Mention specific asset classes managed (real estate, infrastructure, etc.).
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of how you've worked with internal teams (Investment, Legal, Back Office) and external service providers to manage projects and improve processes.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your knowledge of accounting standards, financial analysis, risk management, and your experience with portfolio management tools and databases.
- Highlight leadership: If applicable, mention any experience training or mentoring junior team members, demonstrating your ability to cultivate strong partnerships.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Associate - Investment Research at Linedata in Mumbai?
- As a Senior Associate - Investment Research at Linedata in Mumbai, you will manage the daily workflows of a global asset manager's existing assets, focusing on monitoring and analyzing cash flows, asset performance, and risk. You'll also build financial models for private credit investments, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and support technology implementation initiatives.
- What kind of financial modeling experience is required for this Senior Associate role at Linedata?
- Linedata requires expertise in financial modeling using advanced Excel, including incorporating waterfall and promote structures, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing. You should also have experience building asset-level cash flow models for private credit investments across sectors like real estate, infrastructure, aviation, and shipping.
- Does Linedata offer opportunities for career growth in their Mumbai office?
- Yes, Linedata emphasizes career development, offering exposure to large-scale client projects, internal mobility, and opportunities to develop skills alongside experts. They encourage employees to share their ambitions and aim to 'choreograph careers to the next level.'
- What accounting and technical skills are essential for the Senior Associate - Investment Research position at Linedata?
- Strong accounting knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS is a must, along with advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills. You'll also need strong financial and analytical skills, with a good understanding of investment performance drivers and experience with portfolio management tools.
- How important is experience with specific asset classes for this Senior Associate role at Linedata?
- Experience with hard assets such as real estate, infrastructure, aviation, shipping, and/or asset-backed lending on the private side is highly valued for this Senior Associate role at Linedata. This experience is crucial for understanding and managing the day-to-day activities of the underlying assets.
- What is the work environment like at Linedata for a Senior Associate - Investment Research?
- Linedata fosters a global, multicultural environment with diverse perspectives and collaboration. They are passionate experts focused on delivering innovative solutions in the fintech space and transforming the financial services community.
- Are there any advantageous skills or qualifications for the Senior Associate - Investment Research job at Linedata?
- Knowledge of third-party databases like Real Page, Bloomberg, Alteryx, and Tableau is considered advantageous. Additionally, a CPA, CFA, or MBA or equivalent qualification in accounting & finance from a reputed institution is highly desirable.