Director - Equity Capital Markets

Director - Equity Capital Markets

Description:

Job Title: Head Equity Capital Markets

Location: Mumbai, India

Company: A Leading Financial Services Group

About the Organization:

Our client is a large, diversified financial services group with strong capabilities across investment banking, asset management, and wealth advisory. The firm is looking to hire a Head Equity Capital Markets to lead its ECM business, drive origination, and manage end-to-end execution of equity transactions across sectors.

Role Overview:

The Head Equity Capital Markets will be responsible for leading the ECM function, including origination, structuring, syndication, and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions. The role requires strong client relationships, deep market understanding, and proven expertise in managing IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and other capital market transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Equity Capital Markets vertical and drive business strategy, growth, and profitability.

- Originate and execute equity and equity-linked deals such as IPOs, FPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and Preferential Allotments.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporates, promoters, institutional investors, PE funds, and regulators (SEBI, Stock Exchanges, etc.).

- Collaborate closely with the Investment Banking, Research, and Sales & Trading teams to structure and execute transactions efficiently.

- Identify new market opportunities and lead pitch presentations and transaction mandates.

- Oversee due diligence, documentation, and compliance processes with internal and external stakeholders.

- Provide strategic insights on market conditions, valuation trends, and investor sentiment.

- Build and mentor a high-performing ECM team and drive execution excellence.

Key Requirements:

- CA / MBA / CFA or equivalent qualification.

- 15 to 20 years of experience in Investment Banking / Equity Capital Markets with a proven track record of deal origination and execution.

- Strong relationships with promoters, corporate CFOs, and institutional investors.

- Deep understanding of capital markets, SEBI regulations, and transaction structuring.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- Ability to lead complex transactions independently and manage multiple stakeholders.