Job Description

Straive is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+ clients across 30+ markets, Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over 6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured data enabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance.

The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a Leader in AIM’s 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT  a purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private equity firms by PEI in 2025 Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.

Key Responsibilities

·       Led end-to-end support for M&A transactions across industries, covering target screening, valuation, due diligence, and integration phases

·       Analyzing company reporting documents to create pitchbooks, company profiles, and information

·       memorandums, sector reports, financial benchmarking and trading and transaction comps

·       Identifying potential targets/buyers for M&A deals

·       Working on Financial Models, DCF, LBO, and Football field analysis

·       Performing secondary research through the web and available databases to prepare investment

·       decks

·       Interacting with the client for project coordination and collaborating with corporate development and investment bankers to ensure smooth deal flow and information consistency

Key Tech Stack & Skills

·       At least 2+ years of experience in Private Equity/Investment Banking

·       End to end knowledge of PE/IB deal and key products

·       Deep understanding of all investment banking products and requirements

·       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, DCF valuation, capital structure modelling, LBO and merger modelling

·       Strong in working on unstructured and open-ended requests

·       Prior experience of working and communicating with clients and various stakeholders

·       Knowledge of databases such as Bloomberg, CapIQ, Pitchbook, Reuters, FactSet, and Merger market

·       Excellent in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

·       Work with sales teams on business development activities

·       Participate in new client discussions, conduct workshops and demos

·       Transition new engagements from client site to SGA

·       Conduct on the job and off the job trainings for the team members

Recognition & Achievements

● We have been recognized as a Star Performer in Data & AI Services Specialists - Everest’s North America PEAK Matrix 2025, and as a Leader in AIM’s Pema Quadrant of Agentic AI Service Providers - 2025.

● In Nov 2023, Straive acquired Gramener, an award-winning, design-led data science company, enhancing our data, analytics, and AI capabilities. In June 2025, we acquired SG Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered insights and contextual analytics services.

For more information, please visit our 🌐Website https://www.straive.com/

"Straive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."