Job Description

The Head of Investment Banking would need to originate and execute corporate finance/investment banking assignments in Food & Agri-business and other potential sectors as the core revenue and profit generating product suite
Our Client is currently looking to hire a Director/Head of Investment Banking who would need to originate and execute corporate finance/investment banking assignments in Food & Agri-business and other potential sectors as the core revenue and profit generating product suite.
To detail more, the Candidate's role will be to lead the (i) Equity and Debt syndication in all stages of investment value chain i.e. Seed Capital, Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity (ii) M&A practice, including cross border transactions and (iii) any other corporate finance related product e.g. capital restructuring advisory. The incumbent will be a Member of Executive Committee.
Further responsibilities will entail but not be limited to -

• Deal Origination for Investment Banking (M&A, Syndication, Debt Restructuring, and IPO Advisory) mandates
• Deal Execution for Investment Banking (M&A, Syndication, Debt Restructuring, and IPO Advisory) mandates
• Building an investment banking team suited to the needs of the organization
• Annual Plan setting
• Quarterly review
• Mentoring, Training and Performance Appraisal of Investment Banking team
• Participation in core organizational strategy discussions

Opportunity to lead a new Investment Banking setupOpportunity to be part of a sector leading advisory firm
The successful applicant should have:

• Completed their MBA from a Tier-1 institute in India (Top IIMs, ISB, XLRI) or is a qualified CA
• Has 15-20 years of experience in core Front-end Investment Banking with a Tier-1 Investment Bank or Premier Boutique Investment Bank or Investment Banking arm of a Multi-national Bank
• Brings hands on experience in private equity or venture capital syndication and financial advisory services
• The candidate shall be willing to travel extensively for the transactions and must necessarily be a go-getter /

self-starter from the point of view execution and should be highly analytical in his approach * International M&A Experience, Fund Raising Experience in Asia, MENA, and Europe regions would be beneficial
Our Client aims to be a pioneer in sharply focused consulting and investment banking, with primary focus on food and agribusiness and then on other high growth sectors. Built on over 50 years of collective experience across various advisory roles and assignments, they offer nuanced, customised solutions to drive dynamic, result-oriented growth in this space. Their clientele spreads across India, Southeast Asia, Far-east, Europe and the United States.

• Opportunity to lead a new Investment Banking setup
• Opportunity to be part of a sector leading advisory firm
• Work with a respected organisation in the business services industry.
• Exposure to a wide range of investment banking projects.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role in investment banking, we encourage you to apply.
Note - Due to the high volume of application received, we will only be able to reach out to relevant candidates. Thank you!

Skills Required