Investment Banking Specialist

As an Investment Banking Manager in the Technology Lead Advisory practice at our consulting MNC, you will play a pivotal role in leading and executing complex M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions for our clients in the technology sector. Working closely with senior leadership and clients, you will deliver high-impact financial solutions by leveraging your deep understanding of both investment banking and the technology landscape. Your responsibilities will include leading end-to-end execution of M&A, private equity, and capital raising transactions. This will involve preparing and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses, pitch books, and information memoranda, as well as managing due diligence processes and coordinating with legal, tax, and technical advisors. Building and maintaining strong relationships with technology clients, including startups, scale-ups, and large enterprises, will be essential. Understanding client needs and providing tailored strategic advice, along with supporting business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposals and pitches, will also be part of your role. You will be expected to drive origination of new mandates by leveraging industry networks and market intelligence, as well as develop and maintain relationships with venture capitalists, private equity firms, and strategic investors. Representing the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and deal flow will also be key aspects of this position. In terms of team leadership, you will mentor and guide junior team members to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ensuring quality control and timely delivery of client deliverables will be crucial to your success. Your qualifications should include an MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountant (CA); CFA is a plus. Experience in investment banking, corporate finance, M&A, or transaction advisory, preferably with exposure to the technology sector, will be highly valued. Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, along with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities, are essential. You should also demonstrate a proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines. Preferred skills for this role include business development and deal origination capabilities, experience with technology platforms (e.g., SaaS, cloud, digital infrastructure), familiarity with deal structuring, term sheets, and regulatory frameworks, proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ), and an understanding of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HCM) and digital transformation trends.,