Director Investment Banking

As the Director of Investment Banking at our firm, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of our Investment Banking practice. Your key responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing a long-term vision for our Investment Banking practice, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives. - Leading the profitability and growth strategy by driving expansion into new markets, geographies, and investor segments. - Establishing our firm as a preferred advisor for investors and enterprises seeking capital solutions in emerging markets. - Collaborating with senior leadership across group entities to enhance synergies and create integrated solutions for clients. - Representing our firm as a thought leader at industry conferences, investor forums, and global capital markets events. In terms of business development and P&L management, you will be responsible for: - Owning and driving deal origination, identifying and structuring equity & M&A transactions across impact-driven sectors. - Developing and nurturing C-suite and investor relationships with global and domestic PE/VC funds, DFIs, investment banks, and institutional investors. - Leading fundraising mandates and assisting clients in securing capital through strategic investment partnerships. - Strengthening global investor networks and positioning our firm as a go-to investment banking advisory firm for sustainable finance transactions. - Innovating new financial instruments, structures, and investment models aligned with ESG and impact-driven capital strategies. Your role will also involve overseeing the end-to-end deal execution process, managing high-stakes negotiations, leveraging data-driven insights, and ensuring compliance with global financial regulations. In addition, you will be responsible for team development and talent management, including building and nurturing a high-performing team, defining key competencies, and partnering with HR to create development programs that attract and grow superior talent. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this role will include revenue & P&L performance, deal execution & capital mobilization, investor & market engagement, market positioning & thought leadership, and talent development & team performance. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Experience in M&A advisory or structured finance. - Deep expertise in deal structuring, capital raising, valuation, and due diligence across impact-driven sectors. - Extensive relationships with institutional investors, DFIs, family offices, impact funds, and strategic investors. - Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and deal-making skills. - Proven track record in closing multi-million-dollar transactions across diverse sectors. - Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing P&L, business units, and multidisciplinary teams. - MBA/CA/CFA or equivalent financial qualification from a top institution. Desired Competencies: - Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems.,