Mergers and Acquisitions Professional

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Leader to fill the position of Assistant Vice President M&A and Transaction Advisory.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, and capital markets to join our team.

• Sell-Side Advisory:
  • Develop strategic adjustments to EBITDA to enhance sustainable growth.
  • Assist in preparing critical information required by due diligence teams, investment banking teams, company teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct high-level research of potential valuation multiples and investors.
  • Oversee information management, vendor due diligence assistance, and manage virtual data rooms.
  • Create detailed financial models and analyses supporting Information Memoranda (IM).
  • Provide comprehensive support from deal initiation through to post-transaction integration.
  • Conduct strategic reviews of transaction terms, advising on optimal structures and agreements.
  • Develop and validate high-level valuation benchmarks.
  • Assist in investor and stakeholder negotiations, interfacing closely with investment bankers, legal advisors, and financial stakeholders.
• Buy-Side Advisory:
  • Identify funding options for transactions and assist with providing necessary information to secure financing.
  • Conduct comprehensive research on commercial aspects of target companies.
  • Assist the company team in preparing negotiation points and executive summaries.
  • Support the company team in evaluating the strategic and financial rationale of potential deals.
  • Prepare detailed financial models to assess deal valuation, IRR, payback period, debt metrics, future funding requirements, growth strategies, and synergy potentials.
  • Conduct thorough assessments and due diligence of potential acquisition targets.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with legal, tax, and financial advisors.
  • Structure, review, and negotiate transaction documents and agreements.
  • Evaluate and quantify synergy benefits, payback periods, and integration strategies.
  • Identify transaction red flags, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Support the development and execution of growth and integration strategies post-acquisition.
• Capital Markets & IPO Advisory:
  • Drive comprehensive IPO processes, managing end-to-end execution.
  • Engage effectively in negotiations with merchant bankers, legal teams, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Facilitate preparation and management of the information required to create the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).
  • Facilitate successful statutory audit processes and preparation of restated financial statements required for IPO.
  • Coordinate closely with practicing Company Secretaries and legal teams to ensure all corporate matters comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Guide strategic decision-making to optimize IPO outcomes.
  • Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting aligned with listing and accounting standards.
  • Prepare presentations required for promoters to clearly understand IPO nuances and post-listing obligations.
  • Oversee market positioning, compliance management, and investor relations strategies.
  • Manage data rooms specifically used for preparing the DRHP.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate smooth execution of the entire transaction.
  Requirements:
  • Chartered Accountant with at least 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
  • Demonstrated experience specifically in M&A, transaction advisory, capital market transactions, and IPO processes.
  • Prior experience in consultancy, advisory, or a related professional services environment preferred.