Principal/Director - Investment Banking - Private Equity & M&A

About the Role:

Our client is a leading investment banking platform focused on private market transactions, including growth capital, private equity and M&A advisory. The firm is looking for an experienced transaction execution professional who can take ownership of complex deals from the term-sheet stage through successful closure. The position offers significant autonomy, direct engagement with founders and institutional investors, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently drive post-term-sheet execution across PE, growth equity and M&A transactions.
• Develop transaction timelines, coordinate multiple workstreams and ensure timely resolution of execution bottlenecks.
• Act as a senior point of contact for promoters, investors, legal counsel and other transaction stakeholders.
• Oversee financial, legal, tax and commercial diligence processes, coordinating internal teams and external advisors.
• Evaluate diligence findings, resolve investor queries and assess implications for transaction structure and commercial terms.
• Work closely with legal counsel on definitive agreements, including SHA, SSA, SPA and related documentation.
• Manage commercial negotiations, transaction documentation and resolution of key deal-related issues.
• Oversee conditions precedent, regulatory approvals, closing mechanics and funds flow.
• Ensure seamless transaction completion and coordinate post-closing requirements.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including difficult negotiations and time-sensitive situations.
• Lead and mentor execution teams while ensuring quality, accountability and timely delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with founders and investors beyond transaction closure.

Candidate Requirements:

• 10 - 15 years of experience in investment banking, with substantial hands-on execution experience across private equity and M&A transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions from term sheet to closure.
• Strong understanding of due diligence, transaction structuring, definitive agreements and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA and applicable SEBI regulations.
• Experience leading transaction teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• CA, CFA, MBA or Law qualification; CA, CFA or legal background preferred.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate:

A commercially astute investment banker with strong execution discipline, the ability to navigate complex transactions and the confidence to manage senior stakeholders. The individual should be comfortable taking ownership of deal outcomes while working closely with senior leadership.