Private Equity

1 - 4 Years

1 Opening

Kolkata

**Role description**:
**Private Equity (“PE”) Associate**

**Role and Responsibilities**

As a private equity Associate, you will support our team's goals through a variety of projects and workstreams, including:

- **Strategic Planning**: Collaborate with the PE team to develop strategic plans for client accounts.
- **Relationship Mapping**: Maintain relationship maps of private equity funds and portfolio companies to help account leaders build relationships at all levels.
- **CRM Management**: Use Microsoft Dynamics (CRM) and Power BI dashboards for data maintenance, engagement tracking, and analysis.
- **Research and Intelligence**: Create research reports and dossiers to provide relevant market intelligence to account teams.
- **Institutional Knowledge**: Learn about Grant Thornton’s services and integrate this knowledge into your data analysis.

**Key Duties**
- **CRM Utilization**:Manage data and lists using Microsoft Dynamics (CRM).
- **Research Proficiency**:Gather information on private equity funds and portfolio companies using databases like PitchBook, Capital IQ, and online resources.
- **Data Management**: Manage large data sets, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
- **Analytical Skills**:Analyze data to find insights and detect irregularities.
- **Documentation**:Keep thorough records, track changes, and summarize ideas effectively.
- **Communication**:Communicate well with excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- **Proactive Engagement**:Execute tasks efficiently and seek help from senior team members when needed.
- **Project Management**:Manage projects and processes, prioritize tasks, and take ownership while asking for help when necessary.
- **Organizational Skills**:Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- **Client Service**:Deliver high-quality service and interact well with stakeholders, working efficiently under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- **Continuous Learning**:Seek opportunities to learn from team members and experts. Show a desire to improve skills and understand the business and services provided by the firm.

**Qualifications and Requirements
- **Educational Background**: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- **Experience**: 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or professional services firms.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent command of English with strong grammar, sentence structure, editing, and proofreading skills.
- **Research Skills**: Proficiency in research methodologies, data collection, and analysis.

**About Grant Thornton INDUS**:
‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do - it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators - obsessed with quality and ready for anything - who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India - Bengaluru and Kolkata