Sector Head - Investment Banking

Job Title: Sector Head Investment Banking

Location: Mumbai, India

Experience: 1215+ Years

Sector Focus: Tech, Consumer, Pharma/Healthcare, or BFSI

Function: Investment Banking (M&A and/or Private Equity Syndication)

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading player in the Indian financial services industry, with a strong track record and market positioning. As part of their strategic expansion, they are looking to onboard a Sector Head to lead and scale their Investment Banking franchise across select high-growth sectors.

Role Summary:

As Sector Head Investment Banking, you will be responsible for driving origination and execution of M&A and/or Private Equity (PE) Syndication transactions within your sector of expertise. You will lead client coverage, build sectoral insights, develop relationships with corporates and investors, and manage deal teams to deliver high-quality advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Origination & Client Coverage

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with CXO-level stakeholders across the relevant sector (Tech, Consumer, Pharma/Healthcare, or BFSI).

- Identify and originate M&A and PE syndication opportunities.

- Actively contribute to business development initiatives including client pitches, networking, and sector mapping.

2. Deal Execution

- Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including target identification, valuation, negotiations, due diligence coordination, and documentation.

- Manage PE fundraising mandates from growth-stage companies, including investor targeting, IM preparation, and deal structuring.

- Liaise with legal, tax, and regulatory advisors to ensure smooth transaction closure.

3. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor a team of associates and analysts, providing strategic guidance and support throughout the deal lifecycle.

- Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on precision, execution excellence, and client satisfaction.

4. Sector Intelligence

- Build deep insights into your sector of expertise through continuous market research, competitor analysis, and regulatory developments.

- Publish thought leadership and sector reports to reinforce the firms positioning.

5. Stakeholder Management

- Interact with internal stakeholders, including senior management and risk/legal teams, to ensure alignment and risk mitigation.

- Engage with private equity funds, family offices, venture capital firms, and other institutional investors.

Desired Profile:

Experience: 1215 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, with strong exposure to M&A and/or PE Syndication.

Sector Coverage: Must have actively covered and led transactions in one or more of the following sectors:

- Technology / Digital / SaaS

- Consumer / Retail / FMCG

- Pharma / Healthcare / Life Sciences

- BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance)

- Strong deal sheet demonstrating successful closures of complex transactions.

- Proven ability to independently lead origination and execution.

- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.

- MBA from a reputed institute / CA / CFA (preferred).

Key Competencies:

- Strong strategic and commercial acumen.

- High level of initiative, self-drive, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Deep understanding of Indian and global M&A/PE trends and regulatory landscape.