Acuity Knowledge Partners - Assistant Director - Investment Banking

Opportunity :

We are currently looking for experienced and motivated individuals with strong investment banking pedigree, organizational and teamwork skills for our Investment Banking team in Gurgaon. Acuity is the market leader in investment banking research and analytics services with over 90 clients and 800 IB professionals, and you will have an opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the franchise.

Responsibilities :

- Play a strategic role for Acuity's investment banking (IB) business, which is one of the largest business units in the company

- Work with senior IB management (Global Head of IB and Directors) on strategic initiatives including RFPs, client proposals, client demos, client governance, management presentations and growth initiatives

- Manage some of marquee investment banking client relationships and their teams

- Extensively contribute to the automation initiatives and technology platform for investment banking

- Bring and implement investment banking best practices and help mentor IB team members to deliver highest quality or service and add value to client engagements to ensure high client satisfaction

- Bring experience across M&A, Sector coverage and capital markets to enhance the service offering

- Demonstrate strength and flair in client relationship building and management

Required Background :

- Post-Graduation in Finance (MBA, CFA, CA etc.) or equivalent qualification

- Relevant experience of 6-12 years in investment banking

- Front end experience of deal origination and execution in US, UK or APAC is strongly preferred

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills

- Ability to handle pressure working in fast paced environment with quick problem solving skills

- MS Office skills - should be excellent in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word