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**Acuity Knowledge Partners**

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.
- **Key Responsibilities**

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Will be responsible for working as part of the dedicated team for an investment bank
- Supporting our clients on multiple industries including IT/ BPO, Telecom, Consumer, Pharma, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Retail and Industrials, Energy & Power, Metals & Mining, FIG, ECM, DCM among others and preparing pitch books, industry overviews, company focused discussion documents, studying & analyzing different business & financial models in a particular industry
- Provide high quality analysis on projects including critical industry or market analysis, company reports, ad-hoc requests, financial analysis, competitive benchmarking and opportunity assessments through in depth secondary research
- Good understanding of financial analysis including operational (reserves and resources, production data, etc.) / financial benchmarking, trading/ transaction comparables etc
- Contributes toward managing project timelines and quality of deliverables in a manner to ensure “high client satisfaction”
- Demonstrate strength and flair in client/requester relationship building and management, information/knowledge needs assessment

**Required Background**
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MBA/ CFA/ CA
- Experience of 1-3 year supporting Investment banking division of a bank, consulting firm, boutique firm, advisory firm
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Working knowledge of databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Merger Market, etc.
- MS Office skills - should be good in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word