M&A Research Analyst

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About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started

The Position

Perseus' M&A teams generate investment ideas from around the world – in virtually every software vertical. It takes a big-picture, long-term view of the world and its markets. This gives the opportunity to provide unique insight to their customers, extensive thought leadership to the marketplace, and uncommon opportunities to its employees.

Perseus is currently looking for a M&A Research Analyst focusing on the technology sector in our Lahore office.

Job Description

Work closely with the M&A Associates within Constellation Financial Services Group in support of providing insights and research on numerous companies across the technology sector.

Perform fundamental research on a coverage universe, providing investment ideas for the portfolios and contributing to the investment performance of the company

Generate proprietary fundamental analysis of the sector, the industry, the companies, and the stocks through a combination of fundamental and technical research. Focusing on both individual company analysis and industry overviews.

Work in a dynamic environment amongst a small group of highly trained professional analysts and portfolio managers.

Contribute to the overall success of the M&A team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives.

Ensure all activities conducted follow governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with M&A Associates and Portfolio Managers to support investment target generation, Industry coverage and overall processes within the M&A team.

Collect, analyze, track and input company data.

Understand how CSI's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with the company's Values and Code of Conduct while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, best practices.

Job Qualifications And Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field; an advanced designation (CFA or MBA) is preferred but not mandatory.

1 to 6 years' relevant work experience. All candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

A history of motivation, initiative, and tireless enthusiasm for discovering new investment opportunities

Strong attention to detail with passion for self-improvement, process, and efficiency gains.

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Solid understanding of company financial information.

Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive team-based work environment .

Exciting Benefits We Offer

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment
  
  

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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