Assistant Vice President - M&A Advisory

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AVP M&A Advisory

Location: Noida / Delhi NCR (with travel across India and Europe) Reports to: CEO, TechSci Research

Experience: 10+ years in M&A, investment banking, transaction advisory or corporate development

About the role

TechSci Research is building a sector-focused M&A advisory practice for businesses valued at roughly 75750 crore. Many of them are family-owned, with owners who want to exit and heirs who have moved abroad. The practice starts with chemicals and materials, where we already have deep data, and adds an IndiaEurope cross-border corridor. As the first senior hire, the Principal will build the practice from the ground up and lead mandates from origination to close.

Key responsibilities

• Own the practice P&L and set its strategy, starting with chemicals and materials
• Originate and sign sell-side mandates from promoters and family-owned businesses
• Build and maintain a map of 200–300 strategic and financial acquirers, using inhouse sector intelligence
• Lead deal execution: valuation, information memorandum, buyer outreach, negotiation, due diligence coordination and closing
• Structure engagements as a retainer plus a success fee
• Develop cross-border buyer relationships in Europe, especially Germany
• Work with the TechSci Research and data teams to build deal-prep and buyer-intelligence tools
• Hire and mentor junior team members, including the Account Manager – M&A
• Represent the practice at industry associations, family business forums and NRI networks

Requirements

• 10+ years in sell-side M&A, mid-market investment banking, Big Four transaction advisory or corporate development
• A track record of closed transactions, ideally in the mid-market
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and deal structuring skills
• Proven ability to originate business and build trust with promoters and family owners
• Experience with cross-border transactions is a strong plus
• Exposure to chemicals, materials or industrial sectors is preferred
• CA, CFA or MBA (Finance) preferred
• Excellent English; Hindi is valuable, and German is a plus