Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Financial Institutions Group Coverage - Domestic Boutique Investment Banking

Key Responsibilities:

• Support origination and execution of Equity Capital Markets (ECM) transactions across the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), including banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, asset management firms, fintechs and housing finance companies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, promoters, CXOs and key decision-makers across the financial services sector.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for IPOs, QIPs, rights issues, follow-on offerings, block deals and strategic stake sales.
• Support senior bankers in client coverage, business development, mandate acquisition and building a robust transaction pipeline.
• Assist in advising clients on equity fundraising strategies, valuation, capital structure, market positioning and transaction timing.
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, financial models, valuations, market updates and transaction proposals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including legal advisors, auditors, regulators and other intermediaries, to facilitate transaction execution.
• Support due diligence, documentation and transaction management across multiple mandates.
• Track sector developments, regulatory changes and market trends to identify potential business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Investment Banking, M&A, Institutional Equities, Research and Debt Capital Markets to deliver integrated client solutions.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, with a focus on FIG and/or ECM transactions.
• Experience in executing ECM transactions for financial services clients, with exposure to deal origination and client coverage.
• Strong understanding of FIG sectors, including banks, NBFCs, insurance, asset management and fintech.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction documentation and preparation of pitch books.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively with senior bankers and cross-functional teams.
• Commercial orientation, with an ability to identify business opportunities and contribute to fee revenue generation.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to guide junior team members where required.