The Investment Analyst supports the investment and research function by conducting preliminary deal analysis, sector tracking, and research support. The role focuses on structured screening of investment opportunities, maintaining research trackers, monitoring sector developments, and providing timely analytical inputs to senior investment professionals.

The Investment Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring a solid research pipeline, disciplined information flow, and high-quality analytical support for investment decision-making.

The role is designed with a explicit path towards deal execution: as the analyst builds a track record in research, they will take on progressively greater involvement in due diligence, and execution for shortlisted prospects.

Deal Screening & Pipeline Management

Conduct preliminary reviews of inbound investment opportunities and prepare concise screening notes.
Assess business models, growth drivers, risks, and management quality at an initial evaluation stage.
Maintain and regularly update deal screening trackers, including status, key observations,



and next steps.
Support preparation of periodic summaries of active opportunities for internal review.

Research & Market Intelligence

Attend analyst calls, management interactions, and relevant market briefings.
Prepare and circulate structured call notes highlighting key business updates, performance drivers, risks, and qualitative insights.
Track relevant transactions, corporate developments, and capital market activity in assigned focus sectors.
Maintain up-to-date databases of peer comparisons, valuation benchmarks, and transaction multiples.

Deal Execution Support

Support due diligence, and closing activities for shortlisted opportunities,
Take on progressively greater ownership of execution related workstreams.

Sector Coverage & Idea Support

Support coverage of designated sectors through continuous monitoring of companies, news flow, and industry trends.
Assist senior team

📌 Investment Analyst Vasco Da Gama (India)
🏢 Vimson Group
📍 India