Associate - Transaction Advisory - Investment Banking

The Incumbent will be required to work in tandem with Partner who heads the Transaction Advisory Services division of Dewan P. N. Chopra & Co. for executing mandates for Transaction Advisory and related Support Services. He/ She shall independently work with Senior Management/Promoter Groups of existing and prospective clients which include industry leaders from diverse sectors.
KEY SERVICE OFFERINGS AT DPNC ADVISORS:
- Raising capital including equity and structured Investments through PE and VC funds, Financial Institutions, Family Offices, HNI etc.
- Advising on buy side/sell side/joint venture mandates for corporate and start-ups across sectors in and outside India.
- Advising on placement of private capital as financial or strategic investments for Family offices, and HNIs.
- Assisting and advising the client on commercial negotiations and documentation including LOI's, Term sheets and Definitive Agreements.
- Providing transaction support services including due diligence, valuation, financial projections, feasibility studies, preparing business plan, preparing pitch books, information memorandum etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KRA'S)
Keeping in view the key Service Offerings of the division, the candidate shall be responsible for:

- Leading the existing team to render quality professional services and managing execution of mandates for transaction advisory and support services in an efficient manner.
- Interacting with existing and prospective clients and associates to identify new opportunities to enhance business across service offerings for investment advisory including buy-side /sell side and fund sourcing mandates across sectors in and outside India.
- Leading, training and mentoring the existing team and attracting new talent pool for this division.
- Assisting the management of the Firm to consistently and continuously update knowledge pool and resources across service offerings of this division.
- Assisting and supporting the firm's management to build and improve existing systems and processes to enhance operating efficiencies of this division.
- Interacting and coordinating with other divisions of the firm and associates including for legal, tax and regulatory advise and attain relevant support for structuring and closing investment transactions.
REQUISITE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in executing mandates (end to end) of transaction advisory and support services for Indian Corporates.
- Proven experience in transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
- Strong financial analysis skills including financial modeling, valuation techniques, and due diligence.
- Should have a strong academic background from recognised institutions.
- Where candidate is an MBA, Masters Degree to be from a leading university.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
WHAT WORKING AT DPNC OFFERS
- For the second year in a row, DPNC has been certified as the Best Places to Work.
- Strong people centric culture. One of the highest Glassdoor & Ambition Box rankings amongst consulting firms in India.
- Fair Play Transparency; Fastrack career progression via Meritocracy based recognition and growth.
- Superior learning experience related to your chosen field via exposure to wide variety of work for eminent clients from multiple sectors that include MNCs, Corporates, Family Offices, UHNIs.
- Focus on learning & development for growth of an individual that extends beyond technical skills.
- One on One mentoring from division heads.