COO Office

Analyst / Junior Associate | COO Office ## About the Role A leading global investment platform is looking for an Analyst / Junior Associate to join its COO Office in Bengaluru. The role will work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and firm-building projects for the India platform. The position offers broad exposure to strategy, operations, private markets, and senior stakeholder management, with the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that contribute to the growth and scaling of the Bengaluru office. ## Key Responsibilities - Own and execute strategic initiatives end-to-end, including problem framing, primary research, analysis, recommendations, and senior stakeholder presentations. - Build and maintain benchmarking databases covering peer operating models, team structures, reporting lines, and functional scope through primary research. - Track strategic initiatives and workstreams, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and key actions. - Monitor cross-functional priorities relevant to the COO Office, including operating model changes, technology, data, service providers, and other firm-wide initiatives. - Prepare strategic presentations, dashboards, and written notes for senior leadership. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of all reports and presentations, with data appropriately sourced, reconciled, and validated. - Develop materials for internal and external stakeholder meetings, including senior leadership visits and presentations. - Maintain recurring reports covering headcount, hiring pipeline, initiative status, and office performance metrics. - Support talent acquisition for the Bengaluru office, including headhunter management, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding. - Develop and update assessment materials including case studies, LBO exercises, question banks, and model answers. - Support the onboarding of global functions into the Bengaluru office, including headcount planning and transition tracking. - Support employer branding, culture, diversity, sustainability, and social impact initiatives in India. ## Qualifications - Strong academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - 2–46 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, or a similar analytical role within financial services. - Strong understanding of private equity fundamentals, including fund structures, LP/GP economics, fund lifecycle, fee mechanics, deal processes, and investment committee workflows. - Advanced PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create structured, narrative-driven, and visually polished presentations. - Strong Excel skills, including the ability to build financial models, benchmarking databases, cost models, and scenario analyses. - Experience conducting primary research through expert calls, peer outreach, and conversations with external stakeholders. - Ability to translate research and data into clear recommendations and actionable outputs. - Comfortable working across European, Asian, and Indian time zones. - Educational background in BTech, BSc, MSc, MBA, or equivalent. ## Preferred Skills - Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with changing priorities. - Confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders, including Managing Directors and C-level executives. - Strong ownership and ability to drive workstreams independently. - Ability to identify problems proactively and develop practical solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills, responsiveness, and adaptability. - High attention to detail and a strong bias towards accuracy and quality of output. ## Experience - 2–6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, or financial services. - Experience in primary research, financial modelling, benchmarking, or strategic analysis is preferred. ## Location & Work Environment - Bengaluru - Hybrid / in-office working environment - The role involves collaboration with teams across multiple time zones. - The position requires a high degree of ownership, independence, responsiveness, and adaptability.