Vice President - Investment Banking

Vice President - Investment Banking

Description:

The Vice President is an integral member of our team working directly with Vice Presidents and
Senior Management in all facets of our business, including origination and execution of transactions, and building relationships with investors and industry experts.
The work primarily revolves around Debt deals in impact sectors (Financial Inclusion, Affordable
Education, Affordable Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Women Empowerment, Waste Management). Strong relationship skills on Client and Investor side is key, while being a great team player.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Raising / arranging capital and placement of debt securities to investors

- Work on a wide range of assignments/transactions, from ideation and initial client pitches through transaction closings, and other strategic advisory services.

- Independently managing deal execution for debt transactions including investor reachout and
pitches, negotiation of terms, working with third-party service providers like lawyers, valuers, due diligence agencies, etc, advise and finalization of definitive documents, closing, etc

- Communicate regulatory, financial information and complex strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide transaction structure

- Develop and maintain client networks across various sectors, and support client acquisition efforts

- Develop and maintain relationships with Wholesale lenders Banks, NBFCs and Foreign lenders

- Conversant with handling corporate database and adherence to defined timelines for delivery

- Strong analytical abilities with knowledge of industry and companies

- Mentor and develop junior staff

Qualifications:

- MBA with major in Finance or Economics (or equivalent degree or CFA or CA), desirable

- Superior financial modeling with solid experience in accounting and business valuation

techniques

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, and specifically Excel and Powerpoint

Experience:

- 8-12 years of experience at an investment bank or boutique M&A or private equity advisory firm with solid experience in business development, deal pitching and deal execution across transaction types

- Demonstrated experience in managing of day-to-day aspects of client relationships and transactions with superior attention to detail and quality deliverables

- Superior research and business/financial analysis skills

- Strong understanding of business valuation techniques, including comparable company/transaction analysis and discounted cash flow analysis

- Experience with or networks with venture capital and private equity ecosystem in India

- Knowledge of social investment space, desirable

- Ability to multi-task and a demonstrated ability to work independently coupled with solid team skills

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50% of time away from Bangalore)

- A passion for making a difference

Desired candidates will have the ability to out-perform this job description, thrive in a collegial, dynamic, entrepreneurial and driven culture, and have a passion for making a difference.