Senior Analyst - Investment Banking (Marine/Maritime/Shipping Industry)

Job description

**SG Analytics (SGA),** a Straive company, is a leading global data and AI consulting firm delivering solutions across AI, Data, Technology, and Research. With deep expertise in BFSI, Capital Markets, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom), and other emerging industries, SGA empowers clients with Ins(AI)ghts for Business Success through data-driven transformation. A Great Place to Work® certified company, SGA has a team of over 1,600 professionals across the U.S.A, U.K, Switzerland, Poland, and India. Recognized by Gartner, Everest Group, ISG, and featured in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2024 and Financial Times & Statista APAC 2025 High Growth Companies, SGA delivers lasting impact at the intersection of data and innovation. **About the Department:** Investment Insights is one of the vital service lines offered by SG analytics to its clients, providing Modeling and Financial Analysis, Research, Due Diligence, Valuation, Portfolio Management, Deal Advisory, Deal Sourcing, Mergers & Acquisition, and Marketing and Communications. SGA’s team of seasoned investment analysts are the extension of the client's team and further supported by additional value-added functions. They serve various clients across Private Equity, Investment Banks, and other Corporates, Wealth Management Firms, etc. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Prior investment banking, transaction advisory or corporate finance experience covering the Marine, Maritime, Shipping & Offshore Services sectors. - Experience working on M&A transactions involving businesses across the broader maritime ecosystem, including marine services, offshore infrastructure, subsea engineering, commercial shipping technologies and industrial services. - Understanding of industry value chains, competitive landscape, key market participants and transaction drivers across maritime and offshore services. - Experience supporting buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates, strategic reviews, capital raises or valuation assignments for companies operating within these sectors. - Ability to identify strategic and financial acquirers across the global marine, offshore, logistics and industrial services landscape. - Familiarity with key commercial drivers such as offshore infrastructure investment, subsea cable installation and maintenance, vessel optimization, offshore wind development, maritime decarbonization, asset inspection and integrity management, marine logistics and port services. **Required Skillset:** - At least 2 years of experience in investment banking - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Experience in preparing pitch books, profiles, screening for targets/ buyers, sector reports, trading and transaction comps, as well as investment memorandums - Proficiency in financial modelling, including detailed 3 statement forecasting, multiple scenario analysis, discounted cash flow valuation, capital structure modelling, LBO and merger modelling - Knowledge of databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Reuters, Factset, and Mergermarket Excellent in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel - Exposure to one or more of the following sectors would be highly preferred: - Marine & Maritime Services - Commercial Shipping & Shipping Services - Offshore Services (Oil & Gas and Energy) - Offshore Wind & Renewable Energy Services - Subsea Engineering & Underwater Services - Marine Inspection, Testing & Certification (TIC) - Vessel Maintenance, Asset Integrity & Fleet Services - Marine Technology & Digital Maritime Solutions - Ports, Logistics & RoRo Transportation - Marine Environmental & Sustainability Solutions **Prerequisites:** - Firm grasp of various aspects of finance and analytical ability - Prior experience across buy/sell side - Prior client facing experience is preferred - Experience of working with various asset classes - Strong eye for detail and ability to multi-task - Ability to work demanding hours and meet client-driven deadlines (demanding hours require time management skills) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status **Kindly share resumes to Poorvi.Jain@straive.com**