Position: Associate - Investment Banking

Profile Requirements

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant Investment Banking experience (PE, M&A) / Candidates with relevant transaction or deal-collateral experience from consulting or advisory firms (including exposure to financial modelling, pitchbook preparation, or valuation support).

Mindset:

- Strong ambition to grow into a holistic Investment Banker with entrepreneurial approach.

Technical Knowledge:

- Solid grasp of accounting, finance, capital markets, and regulatory frameworks.

- Ability to interpret and build complex financial models.

- Familiarity with valuation techniques including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow (DCF).

Education:

- Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance) / Postgraduate in Finance.

- CFA or other relevant certifications preferred.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; attention to detail; comfort with numbers.

- Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to multitask and deliver under tight timelines.

Execution Aptitude:

- Speed and precision in research, analysis, and preparation of collaterals (teasers, information memorandums, business models).

- Awareness of the full PE / M&A transaction lifecycle.

- Willingness to work extended hours when required

Job Description:

The Associate will work closely with AVP / VP / Directors and contribute across all phases of investment banking transactions-from origination to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution & Support:

- Support in the execution of live mandates across PE, M&A, and fund-raising assignments.

- Prepare and review teasers, pitchbooks, information memorandums, and detailed financial models.

- Conduct company and industry analysis, benchmarking, and valuation.

- Assist in due diligence coordination with legal, tax, and accounting teams.

- Maintain and organize transaction documentation, trackers, and process workflows.

Business Development & Research:

- Identify potential opportunities and assist in origination efforts.

- Conduct thematic and sector research to generate investment ideas and deal insights.

- Track market activity, valuations, and investor movements; maintain investor and transaction databases.

- Prepare internal and client-facing industry reports and presentations.

Leadership & Mentorship:

- Guide and review the work of Analysts and Interns to ensure accuracy and quality.

- Train juniors on financial modeling, valuation techniques, and presentation standards as may be required.

- Delegate research and data compilation tasks efficiently while maintaining ownership of deliverables.

- Act as the first-level reviewer before submission to senior management.

- Foster a disciplined, learning-oriented culture within the team.

Process & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to Cipher-Plexus' internal standards, confidentiality norms, and documentation processes.

- Uphold quality control across analytical, modelling, and presentation outputs.

- Maintain awareness of applicable regulations and transaction compliance requirements.

Exposure and Growth:

- Opportunity to work across sectors such as Consumer, Healthcare, Technology, Industrials, and BFSI.

- Direct interaction with clients, investors, and senior leadership as may be appropriate.

- Scope for professional growth into leadership and deal-management roles.

Tools and Technology:

- Proficiency in research and financial databases such as Tracxn, VCCircle, etc

Behavioral Attributes:

- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all dealings.

- Self-driven and accountable for quality and timelines.

- Team-oriented and collaborative under pressure.

- Adaptable to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.