Transaction Analyst

Scientific Infra & Private Assets Ltd (SIPA) is an ESMA-recognised index provider, specialised in providing market index, benchmarks and comparables to investors in private markets, including unlisted infrastructure equity, private infrastructure debt and private equity. SIPA provides bottom-up, asset-level metrics of the risk and performance of investments in unlisted companies and their debt, as well as advanced measures of returns and risks of private assets worldwide.

Today, users of SIPA data include major investors, asset managers and consultants and represent several hundred billion USD of assets under management (AUM).  SIPA is based in Singapore and London.

SIPA is looking for a Transaction Analyst to build and maintain a database of market transactions in unlisted infrastructure and private equity, under the supervision of SIPA's Head of Data. The role centres on sourcing and reviewing equity and debt transactions to produce the pricing inputs and comparables that underpin SIPA's indices.

The position

This is an opportunity for a candidate with a solid grounding in accounting, finance or economics to develop in-depth knowledge of infrastructure projects and private equity companies, along with the financial frameworks that underlie them.

The position is open at both Analyst and Senior Analyst level. The level and remit will be set according to the successful candidate's experience: an Analyst will focus on transaction research and data quality with close support from the Head of Data. A Senior Analyst will work with greater independence, owning the review of collected transactions, exercising judgment on difficult pricing cases, and contributing to methodology.

The core of the role is transaction analysis. You will review equity transactions involving unlisted infrastructure and private equity constituents to understand pricing dynamics, global deal flow and valuation levels, and collect transaction-based multiples for use as equity price inputs. You will carry out the equivalent work on the debt side, assessing debt structures and financing arrangements for unlisted constituents, including the terms of debt issuance, covenants and interest rates, in order to derive debt pricing inputs.

Supporting this, you will research individual infrastructure projects and private equity companies and maintain their financial data in SIPA's database of unlisted assets, including the review and input of financial statements. This work provides the asset-level context needed to interpret transactions correctly and to identify the right comparables.

In addition, the role will serve as a key user of an AI tool currently under development. This includes using the tool in day-to-day transaction research, validating and refining its outputs, providing structured feedback to improve its performance, and helping shape its development so that it better supports pricing analysis, company identification, and transaction intelligence workflows.

Requirements (both levels):

• A Bachelor's degree or higher, with a major in accounting, finance or economics, is preferred;
• Exposure to financial analysis, pricing or equity research, preferably within the financial services industry;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a fundamental requirement for this role;
• An understanding of financial accounts, and a willingness to spend time reading detailed project documentation to extract the relevant information and populate a data file;
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills to foster productive collaboration with diverse internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proactive initiative, consistently delivering results within tight deadlines.
  
  Additional requirements for the Senior Analyst level:

• Around three to five years of relevant experience in transaction analysis, valuation, equity research or private markets data;
• A track record of working through financial statements and transaction documentation independently, with limited supervision;
• Comfort engaging directly with data users and internal stakeholders.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher, with a major in accounting, finance or economics, is preferred;
• 2+ years experience in a similar role with exposure to financial analysis, pricing or equity research, preferably within the financial services industry;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a fundamental requirement for this role;
• An understanding of financial accounts, and a willingness to spend time reading detailed project documentation to extract the relevant information and populate a data file;
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills to foster productive collaboration with diverse internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proactive initiative, consistently delivering results within tight deadlines.
• A track record of working through financial statements and transaction documentation independently, with limited supervision;
• Comfort engaging directly with data users and internal stakeholders.

PEI Group is the leading global provider of business intelligence, data, analytics, and events for private markets professionals.

Through meticulously sourced data, deep analytical expertise, and a trusted journalistic heritage, PEI delivers vital intelligence to sharpen the decision-making of more than 30,000 investors, asset managers, and service providers.

With over two decades of strong growth, PEI operates across ten asset classes including private equity, private credit, private real estate, and private infrastructure, through our portfolio of premium research platforms, membership networks, and global events.

Our 500-strong team operating from six offices, equips private market professionals with the relationships, opportunities, and critical market insights they need to navigate evolving markets and achieve stronger investment outcomes.

At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.

PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.

Benefits:

• 20 days of annual leave, plus 11 public holidays, holiday flex and a gifted December break.
• 4 paid volunteer days per year.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Participation in the Employee Incentive Reward Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee referral scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance.