Key Responsibilities:

M&A Deal Execution:

- Support and lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, with a primary focus on buy-side acquisitions.

- Drive deal processes from target evaluation through closure, including transaction structuring, valuation, negotiations, due diligence, and deal completion.

- Coordinate with investment bankers, legal counsel, financial advisors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.

Financial Analysis & Valuation:

- Develop detailed financial models and investment cases to evaluate acquisition opportunities.

- Perform valuation analysis using DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transactions, IRR, ROI, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling.

- Assess synergy potential, strategic fit, and financial impact of transactions.

Due Diligence & Transaction Management:

- Manage commercial, financial, tax, legal, HR, and operational due diligence workstreams.

- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely completion of diligence activities.

- Analyze key findings, identify risks, and prepare actionable recommendations for leadership.

Deal Documentation & Negotiations:

- Draft, review, and support negotiations of Non-Binding Offers (NBOs), Term Sheets, Letters of Intent, and other transaction-related documents.

- Assist leadership during negotiations and transaction structuring discussions.

Management & Board Presentations:

- Prepare concise and insightful investment memos, business cases, and board presentations.

- Present financial, strategic, and operational assessments to senior leadership for approval and decision-making.

Market Research & M&A Strategy:

- Conduct industry research, competitor analysis, and market mapping exercises.

- Identify potential acquisition targets aligned with the company's strategic priorities.

- Track sector trends, emerging technologies, and market consolidation opportunities within the IT Services and Engineering Services landscape.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- 3-6 years of relevant experience in M&A & Due Diligence.

- Qualified CA or MBA from Tier 1 B-Schools Mandatory.

- Prior experience in IT Services, Engineering Services, ER&D, Technology, Digital Engineering, or Investment Banking (TMT) strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in executing M&A transactions and managing cross-functional deal teams.

- Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities.

- Ability to analyze complex business situations and translate findings into strategic recommendations.

- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

- Self-driven, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with senior stakeholders.