Assistant Manager - M&A

Job Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable Assistant Manager to lead and support multiple Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deals from conception through execution. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience across the M&A deal lifecycle and exhibit strong financial modeling, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end M&A projects, including preparing sell-side pitches, transaction marketing documents, supporting due diligence, and managing deal execution tasks.
• Develop and critically evaluate complex financial models, such as operating models, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), merger models, locked-box analyses, and bid evaluations using IRR and Money Multiple methods.
• Oversee transaction processes and administrative functions, including managing Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), due diligence queries, bid processes, and coordinating among clients, buyers, sellers, and external advisors.
• Drive project management by defining scope, resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality completion across several simultaneous deals.
• Supervise and review the work of junior staff, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality through effective workflow management.
• Foster strong collaboration with onshore teams, contribute to business development initiatives, and support seamless integration across Corporate Finance engagements.
• Exhibit robust commercial insight and deep understanding of Corporate Finance and M&A propositions, actively participating in client discussions, deal strategy formulation, and transaction execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, or an MBA with specialization in Finance and Investment Management.
• More than 5 years of substantive experience in investment banking or M&A advisory services.

Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the M&A deal lifecycle, particularly exposure to later-stage deal documentation.
• Expertise in valuation techniques using market and income approaches.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent presentation abilities and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially oriented with sound understanding of business and economic factors impacting M&A transactions.
• Skilled in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Competent in utilizing research databases such as Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, and Pitchbook.