Vice President - Investment Banking - Consumer Sector

Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end execution of investment banking transactions, including M&A, fundraising, private placements, strategic transactions, and other corporate finance mandates. - Independently manage transaction execution, including investor outreach, pitches, negotiations, transaction structuring, due diligence, documentation, and closing. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with promoters, CXOs, PE funds, VC funds, family offices, strategic investors, and other key stakeholders. - Lead Consumer sector coverage and develop a deep understanding of sector dynamics, business models, market trends, valuations, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities. - Identify and originate new business opportunities and independently lead client pitches and business development initiatives. - Build and leverage a strong network across the PE and VC ecosystem in India and overseas to generate new transaction opportunities. - Develop and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses for complex transactions. - Apply strong commercial judgment in evaluating transaction structures, valuation, critical deal terms, and financial implications. - Conduct detailed industry and company research and provide insightful analysis of market developments and their impact on businesses and transactions. - Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the transaction lifecycle. - Coordinate with clients, investors, legal advisors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transaction workstreams. - Prepare and review high-quality presentations, information memorandums, financial models, valuation analyses, and other transaction-related materials. - Demonstrate a strong track record of successfully closing multiple transactions across a range of transaction types. - Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of work. - Effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while working under tight deadlines. - Contribute to strengthening the firm's Consumer sector franchise and overall business development efforts. - Willingness to travel as required. Qualifications & Requirements: - 10+ years of Investment Banking experience, preferably with significant exposure to the Consumer sector. - MBA / CA from a reputed institution. - Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills. - Proven experience in transaction execution across multiple transaction types. - Demonstrated track record of multiple successful deal closures. - Strong understanding of transaction structures and critical deal terms. - Excellent client management, business development, and relationship-building capabilities. - Strong network across the PE and VC ecosystem in India and overseas. - Strong research, quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to independently lead sector coverage and originate new business. - Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines.