Binocs - Due Diligence Lead

Job Title: Due Diligence LeadExperience: 1-4 yearsLocation: Bangalore (From Office)Reporting to: FoundersFunction: Investment Research & UnderwritingAbout Binocs:Binocs is an AI-powered investment research and underwriting platform serving private equity, private credit, and M&A teams. We are backed by leading venture capital investors including Beenext, Accel, Arkam, Credit Saison, and Premji Invest.Our proprietary Gen AI agent framework automates the most time-consuming elements of deal evaluation - from industry deep-dives and credit underwriting to valuation analysis and deck creation - delivering investment-grade outputs in hours instead of Shingal (CEO), Bangalore - Co-founder & ex-COO of Mettl, a SaaS-based, category-leading, AI-enabled talent assessment company acquired by Mercer in 2018. Has built large-scale, enterprise-grade commercial systems serving thousands of clients globally.Saurabh Gupta (Co- CEO), NYC - IIT Kanpur alumnus and PhD from MIT, with 18+ years of experience in strategy and due diligence, most recently as a Partner at KPMG in their New York office leading complex commercial diligence engagements for global PE clients.Core team includes ~30 talented, motivated professionals very apt for this mission (with PhDs in AI, key architects in leading global tech startups)2 of the big 4s, PE funds, NBFCs, Corp Dev teams are our existing customers in the USWe are on a mission to redefine how the investment world works - and we're looking for top talent to join us in shaping this future.Role Overview:We are seeking a Due Diligence Associate (CDD/ FDD/ ODD) to lead the next generation of investment analysis. This is not a back-office role - you will be at the frontlines of redefining how private equity deals are evaluated.The key goal: use Binocs' Gen AI agents and external research tools to produce high-quality, insight-rich research, underwriting memos, and decks at a fraction of traditional timelines. About 20% of your role will also involve collaborating with the product team - helping shape our roadmap and AI agent capabilities based on your deal-making insights.If you've ever wanted to envision, power, and lead the new world of PE investments, this is the place.Key Responsibilities:Underwriting & Due Diligence:- Conduct sector, company, and competitive analysis for target investments.- Assess borrower/company financial health, growth potential, and risks.- Analyze historical & projected financials, cash flows, and leverage metrics.- Identify red flags, value creation levers, and deal breakers.Deal Support:- Draft investment and credit memos for deal committees.- Prepare high-impact decks and decision packs for internal and client use.- Support valuation and credit modelling, including scenario & sensitivity analysis.- Sales support to build initial draft proposals for upcoming projectsUse of AI & Technology:- Harness Binocs' AI agent ecosystem and premium data platforms (Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet) to deliver fast, accurate, and fully-cited outputs.- Structure deliverables for clarity, precision, and strategic insight.Product Development Support (20%):- Collaborate with the product team to design and test new AI capabilities.- Provide structured feedback to improve deal workflow automation.- Help develop reusable templates, research frameworks, and agent workflows.Qualifications & Skills:- Experience: 2 - 4 years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equity research, ideally with exposure to credit analysis/underwriting.- Education: Graduate in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering; MBA/CFA preferred.Core Skills:- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.- Excellent structured writing and communication.- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.Nice to Have:- Experience with AI tools and financial databases.What We OfferA front-row seat to the future of private equity and credit due diligence.Opportunity to work directly with two highly accomplished founders with deep expertise in scaling ventures, strategy, and diligence.Exposure to global deal-making and cutting-edge AI workflows.A high-autonomy, high-impact role in a rapidly scaling venture-backed startup. (ref:iimjobs.com)