About the role:

CA Monk is seeking an experienced Chief Manager - Sell-Side professional with expertise in investment banking, credit management, credit underwriting, and credit assessment.

The ideal candidate should have strong financial analysis skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to evaluate transactions, assess financial risks, and manage stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage sell-side transactions and support deal execution from initial evaluation through closure.

- Conduct detailed financial analysis, including reviewing financial statements, cash flows, business performance, and financial projections.

- Perform credit assessment and underwriting to evaluate financial strength, repayment capacity, and associated risks.

- Analyse business models, industry trends, market conditions, and competitive positioning.

- Identify potential financial, commercial, and credit risks and recommend suitable mitigation measures.

- Support transaction structuring, valuation analysis, due diligence, and preparation of transaction-related documentation.

- Prepare financial reports, investment presentations, and analysis for management and relevant stakeholders.

- Coordinate with clients, investors, lenders, and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction execution.

- Monitor transaction progress, manage deliverables, and ensure adherence to timelines.

- Provide analytical inputs to support business and investment decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 7 - 8 years of relevant experience in investment banking, credit management, credit underwriting, or credit assessment.

- Strong understanding of sell-side transactions and investment banking processes.

- Proficiency in financial statement analysis, financial modelling, and valuation.

- Experience in credit appraisal, risk assessment, and financial due diligence.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making skills.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management abilities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

- CA, CFA, MBA in Finance, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

- Experience managing complex financial transactions and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.