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Dexter Senior Fellowship Program

Eligibility

  • CFA L2; &
  • 18+ months experience in:
    • Private Equity / Venture Capital
    • Front-End Investment Banking
    • Back or Middle Office roles in a bulge bracket investment banking firms supporting their front-end IB team
    • Investment Banking KPO
    • Financial Due Diligence in Big 4
    • Commercial Due Diligence in top tier Consulting Firm (MBB, Alvarez & Marsal, AT Kearney, Praxis Global, etc.)
    • Credit Rating agency
    • Equity Research

Program Duration

6 months of fellowship (including a study course, if required).

Compensation

₹65,000 per month during the fellowship.

Intake

2 candidates per quarter.

What You Can Expect

  • Front-end role – Direct interaction with startup founders from Day 1
  • Understanding of the full deal cycle – right from the first call with the founder to the time money is in the bank.
  • Understand Dexter’s thesis unique lens of start-up evaluation.

What You Will Work On

  • Interaction with start-up founders from day 1 in evaluation of potential deals
  • Assisting the deal lead in entire deal execution including being part of Dexter-Investor calls Company-Investor calls
  • Collateral preparation including financial model, IM, Teasers, competition benchmarking, valuation comps, etc.
  • Coordination of various due diligence processes (tax, financial, legal, etc.), investor/client calls meetings, etc.
  • Deal documentation closure processes
  • Industry/sector research for deal sourcing assist in finalizing M&A/VC/PE mandates
  • Preparation and updation of marketing materials for clients, media, conferences, etc.
  • Updating internal MIS/databases

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates may apply with their resume by filling the form (by clicking in Apply Now at the bottom).
  • Post filling the form, we will share the assessment test link with the selected candidates. The test would have a moderate difficulty level and would be time-bound so the candidate(s) may brush up on their knowledge and may give some mock tests before appearing for the actual test. A percentile method with a minimum cut-off score would be used to shortlist candidates.
  • On clearing the assessment test, selected candidates will undergo a rigorous interview process of 2-4 rounds before final selection.
  • If not shortlisted, candidates may re-apply in 3 months or may opt for a lower program.
  • The selected candidate will be on a contract basis during training and will convert into a full-time employee upon successful program completion.
  • Candidates are expected to work from Dexter's offices in Bangalore, Delhi, or Mumbai, ideally from the supervisor's location.
  • Candidates will enroll in approved online courses, such as TWSS FMVA, Corporate Finance Institute – FMVA, or Finnacle Shah Academy. Additional institutions may be added after due diligence.
  • Training fees and online course expenses will initially be borne by the candidate and reimbursed upon successful program completion and 2 years of employment with Dexter.
  • While undergoing the course, candidates are expected to work full-time at Dexter to fulfill job responsibilities.
  • The fellowship duration (including the study course) will be 6 months.
  • Upon successful completion and evaluation, candidates may receive a full-time offer as an Analyst.
  • If performance does not meet expectations, the program duration may be extended by 3-6 months to allow improvement before a full-time offer is considered.
  • The program can be terminated for indiscipline, lack of sincerity, or other extraordinary circumstances.
  • Candidates are encouraged to enroll for CFA Levels 1/2/3. Examination fees will initially be covered by the candidate and reimbursed upon passing the CFA exam and completing 12 months of employment.
  • Relocation expenses are not covered by the company.
  • Candidates will not have access to company-provided insurance or healthcare benefits during the program. These benefits will become available upon full-time employment conversion.
  • Note: Candidates are required to have their own laptops for work. The company does not provide laptops.
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