Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end execution of investment banking transactions, including M&A, fundraising, private placements, strategic transactions, and other corporate finance mandates.

- Independently manage transaction execution, including investor outreach, pitches, negotiations, transaction structuring, due diligence, documentation, and closing.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with promoters, CXOs, PE funds, VC funds, family offices, strategic investors, and other key stakeholders.

- Lead Consumer sector coverage and develop a deep understanding of sector dynamics, business models, market trends, valuations, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities.

- Identify and originate new business opportunities and independently lead client pitches and business development initiatives.

- Build and leverage a strong network across the PE and VC ecosystem in India and overseas to generate new transaction opportunities.

- Develop and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses for complex transactions.

- Apply strong commercial judgment in evaluating transaction structures, valuation, critical deal terms, and financial implications.

- Conduct detailed industry and company research and provide insightful analysis of market developments and their impact on businesses and transactions.

- Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the transaction lifecycle.

- Coordinate with clients, investors, legal advisors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transaction workstreams.

- Prepare and review high-quality presentations, information memorandums, financial models, valuation analyses, and other transaction-related materials.

- Demonstrate a strong track record of successfully closing multiple transactions across a range of transaction types.

- Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of work.

- Effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while working under tight deadlines.

- Contribute to strengthening the firm's Consumer sector franchise and overall business development efforts.

- Willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- 10+ years of Investment Banking experience, preferably with significant exposure to the Consumer sector.

- MBA / CA from a reputed institution.

- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.

- Proven experience in transaction execution across multiple transaction types.

- Demonstrated track record of multiple successful deal closures.

- Strong understanding of transaction structures and critical deal terms.

- Excellent client management, business development, and relationship-building capabilities.

- Strong network across the PE and VC ecosystem in India and overseas.

- Strong research, quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to independently lead sector coverage and originate new business.

- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines.