Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader - Investment Banking to lead deal origination and execution, manage client relationships, and oversee the development of junior team members.
You will sit at the centre of our transaction teams, translating strategic ideas into flawless execution for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and corporate advisory mandates.
Key Responsibilities
Originate Deals and Transactions: With robust support from the Group Managing Director and the Board - Deal Origination in M&A, Capital Markets, and others, including advisory opportunities in the public sector.
Execute Deals and Transactions
Deal Execution: Lead the day-to-day execution of complex financial transactions
Process Management: Oversee due diligence, marketing material creation, and virtual data rooms
M&A Structuring: Guide transaction structures for corporate clients during mergers and divestitures
Capital Markets: Coordinate debt and equity issuance activities
Manage Client Relationships
Client Interface: Act as the primary, daily point of contact for corporate executives and investor groups
Deal Pitching: Pitching new business and presenting strategic ideas
Negotiation Support: Assist clients in negotiating transaction terms, purchase agreements, and valuations
Oversee Team and Deliverables
Quality Control: Review financial models, valuation analyses, and pitchbooks created by Analysts and Associates
Workflow Delegation: Assign responsibilities to members of the Investment Banking team and manage deal timelines strictly
Junior Mentorship: Mentor, train, and conduct performance reviews for the junior Investment banking pool
Drive Revenue and Strategy
Idea Generation: Identify market trends, macroeconomic shifts, and industry updates to create new transaction ideas.
Business Development: generatenew client revenue for the firm
Requirements
Experience:
Min of 4 years as an Investment Banking Associate, or 6 - 8 years of total relevant financial experience.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or other financial and business disciplines; an MBA or and relevant professional certification.
Technical Skills:
Advanced corporate finance knowledge, expert financial modelling (LBO, DCF, Accretion/Dilution), and deep sector-specific expertise.
Certifications:
Professional certification in Finance, Accounting or Investments confers advantage
Soft Skills:
Strong project management, high emotional intelligence for client management, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.