Vice President – Investment Banking – Consumer Sector

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.