Mastech Digital - Head - Mergers & Acquisitions

Description:

Location Bangalore/ Chennai / Hyderabad.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished leader to drive the companys Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) agenda, with a strong focus on buy-side transactions in the IT services industry.

This role requires building a high-quality M&A pipeline, managing relationships with investment bankers and advisors, and executing transactions end-to-end from evaluation and negotiation to integration and synergy realization.

As part of the leadership team, the Head of M&A will work closely with the CEO, CFO/COO and senior stakeholders to shape the companys inorganic growth strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

M&A Strategy & Pipeline Development:

- Build and manage a pipeline of potential acquisitions aligned with corporate priorities.

- Develop and sustain relationships with investment bankers, private equity, advisors, and strategic partners to source opportunities.

Transaction Execution:

- Lead end-to-end execution of M&A deals, with emphasis on buy-side.

- Manage financial due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, and negotiations.

- Review Term Sheets, Definitive Agreements, and other transaction documentation to identify risks and optimize terms.

Integration & Value Realization:

- Partner with finance, tax, legal, and operations teams to ensure seamless post-merger integration.

- Define and track synergy KPIs; monitor and report progress to leadership.

Governance & Stakeholder Management:

- Prepare board-level business cases, deal models, and presentations.

- Ensure transactions comply with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.

- Work closely with CEO, CFO/COO and leadership to align M&A execution with corporate goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in M&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, with exposure to both buy-side and sell-side, and a strong preference for buy-side transactions.

- Proven track record of executing at least a couple of closed buy-side deals.

- Prior exposure to IT services industry is highly desirable.

- Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA Finance preferred.

- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional deal teams and engaging with CxO/board-level stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

- Strong financial and commercial acumen valuation, deal structuring, capital structure, negotiations.

- Ability to create and close M&A pipelines independently.

- Excellent relationship-building with investment bankers, advisors, and external stakeholders.

- Proven ability to deliver integration outcomes and realize synergies post-deal.

- High accountability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced leadership environment.