Associate, Investment Banking

Role Overview

• Partner closely with senior team members across practice lines and U.S.-based deal teams to support domestic and cross-border M&A transaction, capital raise, recapitalization, restructuring and special situation engagement execution
• Build and maintain complex financial models including DCF, LBO, merger, operating, valuation and restructuring models
• Perform financial, operational, industry and competitive analyses to support transaction execution and business development initiatives
• Prepare company valuations utilizing multiple methodologies including discounted cash flow, precedent transaction and public trading comparable analyses
• Develop high-impact client deliverables including teasers, confidential information presentations, management presentations, buyer lists, process letters and board materials
• Support restructuring and special situations engagement execution, including liability management transactions, distressed M&A processes, §363 sales and debtor-in-possession financing processes
• Assist in the analysis of capital structures, debt agreements, liquidity positions and strategic alternatives
• Support due diligence processes, virtual data room management and transaction coordination activities
• Conduct investor, buyer and target research and assist in identifying prospective transaction counterparties
• Partner with the Innovation and AI Solutions group to identify and leverage AI tools and automation opportunities that enhance efficiency and quality in transaction execution and financial analysis
• Support business development efforts while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Share and manage best practices as well as lead internal trainings where required
• Contribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program required
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon or Mumbai
• Three plus years of experience at a top-tier investment bank supporting U.S.-based clients and deal teams
• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of corporate finance and valuation methodologies including DCF, LBO, merger modeling, trading and transaction comparables
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments

Benefits

• Meaningful responsibility
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Long-term growth in a high-performance environment