Manager - M&A and Strategy

Role & responsibilities:-

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Identify and originate M&A opportunities through in-depth primary and secondary research
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with target companies, advisors, bankers, and key industry stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence (financial, operational, commercial) in collaboration with internal & external experts
• Develop financial models for assessment of domestic & international M&A opportunities (acquisition, JVs, etc.)
• Audit the financial models and valuation details provided by investment bankers onboarded
• Evaluate legal, financial, and regulatory risks in partnership with legal, finance, and compliance teams
• Manage end-to-end transaction process, including operational due diligence, synergy review, day-one readiness assistance and post-merger integration
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through the transaction process and extensive interaction with outside consultants, bankers and advisors.

Strategic initiatives

• Conduct detailed fact-based data analyses, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address key challenges
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, present results and drive implementation

Business planning

• Work closely with business units to define strategy roadmaps, annual operating plans, functional & business strategy documents
• Support in strategic planning and market analysis across business verticals

Preferred candidate profile:-

• Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments across diverse teams & on different projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and navigate discussions with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities
• Deep knowledge of financial analysis, accounting, valuation (DCF, Comparable, etc.) and modelling
• Prior M&A experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint)