Associate - RE Investments

KAAML is part of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (Group) and currently has following business:

- Investment Manager of Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) – Domestic and GIFT City

- Investment Advisory

- Digital distribution platform viz. Kotak Cherry

Job Responsibility:

1 Evaluation of Transactions

• Preparation/review of business plan, valuations and other comparative financial analysis for real estate projects

• Engage in the transaction process which involves interaction with Developer, financial/legal/title advisors, internal approvals

• Due diligence for target opportunities, carrying out market underwriting and liaising with advisors appointed on the transaction

2 Financial Modelling

Ease of creating excel models and accuracy of output

3 Analytical Skills

A sound understanding of analytical principles & financial conceptual understanding is required. Ability to translate the understanding to the real world situations & financial modelling skills are essential

4 Data Sourcing, Analysis & Asset Management

The candidate is expected to show initiative & drive in data sourcing analysis & a high level of awareness of the sector. Ability to cull information from data is essential. The candidate will also be expected to monitor and manage the Investment and identify potential red flags early in time and suggest course correction.

5 Identification of new markets/categories

The candidate must spend time during free time visiting new markets & existing markets to get better understanding of the same so that the underwriting process is faster. Based on the markets knowledge & relationships with intermediaries, investee companies identify new categories to stay of the curve

Skills & requirements:

• Strong knowledge of financial concepts

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment

• Ability to quickly evaluate and analyse companies and financial information

• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively with senior professionals in an engagement team

• Effective communication skills and should be able to articulate well

Eligibility:

CA |MBA : 2 - 4 years of experience.