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