Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

JOB OVERVIEW:

The incumbent will support the firm's M&A and strategic investment agenda across its financial services businesses, contributing to portfolio strategy and execution of value-accretive transactions. They will work closely with senior leadership to evaluate opportunities and drive disciplined capital deployment in support of long-term growth objectives.

LOCATION: Lower Parel, Mumbai

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

Business, Finance, Legal, Compliance & Operations

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Financial Advisors, Legal Counsel & Regulators

QUALIFICATION: Qualified Chartered Accountant/ MBA (Top tier institutes)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in lending organisations.
• Background in M&A, corporate development, private equity & investment banking. Experience of executing deals in the financial sector will be an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including modelling) and PowerPoint is critical.
• Outstanding track record of academic achievement.
• Broad financial acumen including a strong foundation in corporate finance principles.
• Good communication and negotiations skills, analytical & logical, multi-tasking abilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in refining and implementing the M&A strategy for the groups financial services business.
• Facilitate end to end execution of M&A, investments, and other strategic initiatives.
• Develop a good understanding of businesses across verticals. Collaborate with the leadership team to debate on portfolio gaps and ideal acquisition targets.
• Develop detailed landscape assessment, evaluation and identification of potential targets and transactions.
• Work efficiently on deliverables that includes a strong narrative explaining detailed financial and valuation models, while developing compelling decks.
• Handle and coordinate interactions with all stakeholders and advisors, and be involved in working through in-depth due diligence processes.
• Work closely with all advisors and stakeholders to ensure time-bound closure of the activities and the transactions.
• Support the organisation for post deal integration and business case realization.

Piramal is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or religion.