Role : AVP/VP - Investment Banking - Equity/Private Equity

Role Overview :

This pivotal role involves leading and executing complex investment banking mandates with a strong focus on Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Private Equity (PE) transactions. You will be instrumental in driving deal origination, structuring, and execution, working closely with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from high-growth startups to established corporates and institutional investors.

Your day-to-day will involve deep engagement with founders, CXOs, and senior management, providing strategic financial advisory that directly impacts their growth trajectories and capital allocation decisions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the investment landscape, contribute significantly to the firm's deal flow, and foster long-term client relationships, ultimately driving substantial business outcomes and market impact.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead comprehensive Deal Sourcing and Business Development efforts to identify and cultivate new client relationships, originating mandates across equity and private equity fundraises for various sectors.

- Spearhead end-to-end Fund Raising and transaction execution processes, including preparing compelling investor presentations, detailed information memorandums, and managing investor outreach for equity and private equity placements.

- Develop sophisticated Financial Modeling and valuation analyses, constructing intricate financial projections and performing robust valuation methodologies (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable companies) to support deal structuring and negotiations.

- Oversee and conduct thorough Due Diligence processes, meticulously analyzing financial, commercial, and legal aspects of target companies to identify key risks and opportunities for investors and clients.

- Manage and nurture client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication and strategic guidance from mandate inception to successful closure.

- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all deliverables.

Required Skillset :

- Demonstrated expertise in Investment Banking, with a proven track record in executing Private Equity and equity-related transactions, including IPOs, QIPs, rights issues, and private placements.

- Exceptional proficiency in advanced Financial Modeling, valuation techniques, and financial analysis, coupled with a keen understanding of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

- Strong capabilities in Deal Sourcing and Business Development, with an established network and the ability to identify and convert new opportunities into mandates.

- In-depth experience in leading and managing complex Due Diligence processes, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.

- A postgraduate degree in Finance (MBA from a premier institution) or professional qualifications such as CA/CFA is highly preferred.

- Proven leadership abilities, with a capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving acumen.