Manager - Investment Banking - Buy-Side & Sell-Side

Key Responsibilities:

1. Buy-Side (Startup Investing Focus):

- Identify, evaluate, and execute startup investment opportunities.

- Conduct in-depth market research, financial analysis, and due diligence.

- Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-potential startups.

- Work closely with internal investment teams, AIFs, and investor networks.

- Support investment decision-making and portfolio tracking.

2. Sell-Side (Fundraising & Deal Closure):

- Lead end-to-end fundraising and M&A mandates for startups.

- Prepare investor collaterals including pitch decks, financial models, teasers, and IMs.

- Leverage strong relationships to connect with VC funds, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors.

- Actively drive discussions, negotiations, and ensure successful closure of mandates.

- Build and maintain a strong investor network for faster deal execution.

3. Investor & Relationship Management:

- Develop and maintain relationships with VCs, Angel Networks, Family Offices, and Corporates.

- Act as a key interface between founders and investors.

- Ensure long-term engagement and repeat transactions.

4. Deal Execution & Process Management:

- Manage the entire transaction lifecycle from origination to closure.

- Coordinate due diligence, data room management, and documentation.

- Work closely with legal, compliance, and financial stakeholders.

5. Team Leadership:

- Mentor analysts and associates on financial modeling, research, and execution.

- Review and ensure quality of all deliverables.

- Drive efficiency and accountability within the team.

Must-Have Experience:

- Proven origination-to-closure track record in investment banking, M&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory, private equity, or venture capital.

- Demonstrated depth in at least two of: M&A, PE/VC fundraising, capital raising, pre-IPO / IPO advisory, debt raising, structured finance, strategic advisory.

- An active, current network across founders, promoters, PE/VC funds, family offices, HNIs, or institutional investors.

- Strong command of Indian capital markets and the broader deal ecosystem.

- Experience leading transaction teams and owning senior client relationships independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

- MBA / PGDM in Finance from a reputed institution; CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification an advantage.