Role Summary

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) in the Client Coverage team plays a pivotal role in deepening relationships with key corporate. The AVP will support and contribute to the origination and execution of high-impact investment banking transactions including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets (ECM), debt capital markets (DCM), and structured/leveraged finance deals.

This role is suited for a high-performing individual with a strong background in corporate finance, exceptional client engagement skills, and a strategic understanding of the broader financial markets and macroeconomic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Client Coverage & Relationship Management

- Act as the day-to-day liaison for corporate clients, providing consistent relationship management and high-quality coverage.

- Identify and pursue opportunities to originate business by understanding client

strategies, industry trends, and capital structure needs.

- Work closely with senior bankers to develop and execute a relationship strategy aligned with the client's growth trajectory.

- Help coordinate internal touchpoints and communications across different product and sector teams for holistic client service delivery.

Origination & Transaction Advisory

- Develop and pitch bespoke strategic and financing ideas to clients, working with sector and product partners to bring full-firm capabilities to the table.

- Take the lead on producing marketing materials such as pitch books, strategic reviews, company profiles, and financing proposals.

- Identify opportunities for M&A, equity/debt issuance, and restructuring mandates based on financial analysis, peer benchmarking, and market research.

Deal Execution Support

- Collaborate with deal teams during transaction execution, including drafting information memorandums, assisting with due diligence, managing third-party advisors, and coordinating with legal, compliance, and risk teams.

- Review and refine financial models, valuation materials, and investor presentations.

- Ensure transaction milestones are met and communications with clients remain fluid, transparent, and professional throughout the execution lifecycle.

Sector and Market Intelligence

- Build deep domain knowledge across the relevant sector(s), becoming a trusted thought partner to clients and internal stakeholders.

- Monitor market developments, macroeconomic indicators, and competitor activities

that could impact clients' strategic positioning.

- Generate regular insights and updates to clients on sector outlooks, capital markets trends, and potential inorganic opportunities

Team Collaboration and Leadership

- Mentor and oversee analysts and associates by guiding their work on client deliverables, technical modelling, and internal documentation.

- Contribute to internal forums such as deal review committees, sector strategy sessions, and best practice discussions.

- Support internal approval processes including credit memos and KYC requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field. MBA or CFA is a plus.

- 5-7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or client relationship roles.

- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.

- Demonstrated experience in client interaction and supporting execution of complex transactions.

- Knowledge of local regulatory frameworks and global financial market practices.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a high-pressure environment.