Associate, M&A

Standard Chartered India; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered India is seeking an Associate in Mumbai to lead deal execution for M&A advisory with guidance from senior bankers. The role involves financial modelling, valuation analyses, and developing client presentations across strategic alternatives and capital markets activity.

You will coordinate with deal teams, manage multiple projects, and support the growth of client relationships while ensuring high standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Expertise in financial modelling and valuation across multiple scenarios.
• Proven ability to conduct market research and synthesize insights.
• Experience in corporate finance and deal execution support.
• Comfort with multi-tasking and managing several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of M&A advisory transactions with supervision from senior members.
• Perform financial analyses, build detailed financial models, and craft pitches.
• Prepare client materials on strategic options and capital markets activity.
• Coordinate deal team efforts with bankers, advisers and clients.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modelling

Corporate Finance

MS Office proficiency

Analytical reasoning

Market Research & Analysis

Education

Postgraduate finance/ MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Lead execution of M&A advisory transactions for our clients, with supervision and guidance from senior members and assistance from junior members of the team, and contribute to idea generation and engage in high quality pitches Perform financial and valuation analyses using various methodologies Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyse the impacts on potential M&A transactions Participate in all stages of transaction executions, from the pitch phase through to closing Coordinate efforts with deal team members across the Bank, other advisers and the clients Involved in day to day project management and execution support Research and analysis of markets and industries Research and financial analysis of companies based on company information, research reports, and other information sources Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance Effective transaction and deal team management Efficiently manage several projects at once and help ensure that the quality of services meet the highest industry standards Effectively manage deal teams and encourage creating a culture of collaboration Supervise, train and mentor junior team members

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit. It's about showing how you embody our valued behaviours- do the right thing, better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise, Here for good. We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

Business

Standard Chartered M&A provides comprehensive advisory services to its clients on a wide range of M&A transactions and capital-raising activities, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financial restructurings. Our M&A teams are organized by region and work closely with our industry coverage partners, other product groups and global relationship banking team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mumbai based M&A team that covers the South Asia region. Reporting to the regional head of M&A, this Associate position will lead deal execution as well as assist with origination and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong execution experience in M&A and / or private equity fund raise transactions. Opportunity to become a key member of an experienced M&A team to help shape and implement future strategy.

Processes

Understanding of and adherence to the standard procedures and policies required for the role Responsibility as the First line of defence - Deal Team members (execution) and M&A Management (supervisory). Drive continuous improvement of the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes to increase the consistency of global systems and processes

People & Talent

Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values

Risk Management

Ensure compliance with SCB Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes, including those governing all Risk types, compliance, Technology and Operations, Finance and Reputation.

Governance

Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Groups Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent)

Key stakeholders

Global & Regional Head of M&A M&A Management Team Industry Coverage teams Client Coverage teams Legal & Compliance

Skills And Experience

• Communication Skills
• Financial Modelling
• Corporate Finance
• Efficiency with MS office
• Analytical reasoning skills
• Research and Market Analysis

Qualifications

Requirements

• Post Graduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent
• Relevant work experience in M&A, Investment Banking or related business
• Strong work ethic, high energy level, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of independent execution of complex transactions
• Good team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Education: Degree or post .