Director, Investment Banking

Role Overview

• Lead, develop and manage the India-based IB team, including Associates and Vice Presidents, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous development
• Partner with senior team members across all practice lines to lead execution across multiple concurrent engagements including M&A, capital raise, restructuring, liability management and strategic advisory, while delivering integrated client solutions and supporting business development initiatives
• Oversee financial analyses, valuation work, transaction materials and client deliverables produced by TPI teams
• Provide leadership and quality control across all phases of transaction execution including diligence, marketing, investor outreach, management presentations and closing activities
• Advise clients and transaction teams on strategic alternatives, capital structure optimization, restructuring and special situations transactions
• Oversee execution of distressed M&A, liability management, recapitalization and restructuring engagements
• Advise teams on complex financial, valuation, accounting and transaction-related matters
• Develop and implement best practices, training programs and quality standards across the IB team
• Mentor and develop Associates and Vice Presidents while supporting recruiting and talent management initiatives
• Lead integration of AI and automation capabilities into the India IB platform, partnering with the Innovation and AI Solutions group to enhance team productivity, and establish best practices for technology-enabled delivery
• Assist with staffing, resource allocation and execution planning across active engagements
• Support business development efforts through market research, industry analysis, pitch development and relationship-building activities
• Support talent acquisition and firm development efforts
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program required
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon or Mumbai
• 11 plus years of experience at a top-tier investment bank serving U.S.-based clients and deal teams
• Demonstrated experience managing transaction execution teams and complex client engagements
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation capabilities including DCF, LBO, merger modeling, trading and transaction comparables
• Experience overseeing M&A processes, restructuring, recapitalization, liability management and special situations engagements
• Strong leadership, coaching and talent development capabilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, collaborative team environments
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments