Director- Enterprise Valuation and Credit Administration

Black Turtle; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens seeks a Senior Enterprise Valuation Leader for its India operations. The role leads the Enterprise Valuation Analysis team, shapes methodologies, and partners with senior leaders to drive governance and risk-aware valuation practices.

You will oversee complex analyses, mentor professionals, and ensure timely, high-quality valuation reports across diverse transactions, fostering continuous improvement and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Valuation, Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Credit Risk, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of valuation governance, independent review processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Enterprise Valuation Analysis team in India, establishing a high-performing and scalable center of excellence.
• Partner with Enterprise Valuation leaders to enhance methodologies, governance frameworks, quality standards, and analytical capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership on valuation practices, market trends, industry developments, and regulatory expectations.
• Review and challenge complex valuation analyses, financial models, assumptions, and conclusions across industries and transaction types.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for valuation-related matters requiring specialized expertise and judgment.
• Ensure timely delivery of independent, accurate, and high-quality valuation analyses and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in valuation processes, tools, frameworks, and quality assurance practices.
• Develop and mentor valuation professionals, fostering technical excellence and career progression.
• Support strategic initiatives and contribution to Enterprise Valuation practices across the organization.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices across the valuation community.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Valuation expertise

Communication

Strategic thinking

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/BA

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Capital IQ

valuation platforms

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as a trusted valuation expert and advisor on complex financial and valuation matters.
• Advance valuation methodologies, governance standards, and analytical excellence across the enterprise.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of valuation professionals and future leaders.
• Drive innovation through industry insights, market intelligence, and leading valuation practices.
• Strengthen organizational capability, operational effectiveness, and leadership across Credit Administration India.
• Foster a culture that values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and risk-intelligent decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Valuation Leadership

• Lead and develop the Enterprise Valuation Analysis team in India, establishing a high-performing and scalable center of excellence.
• Partner with Enterprise Valuation leaders acrosss to enhance valuation methodologies, governance frameworks, quality standards, and analytical capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership on valuation practices, market trends, industry developments, and emerging regulatory expectations.
• Review and challenge complex valuation analyses, financial models, assumptions, and conclusions across a broad range of industries and transaction types.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for valuation-related matters requiring specialized expertise and judgment.
• Ensure timely delivery of independent, accurate, and high-quality valuation analyses and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in valuation processes, tools, frameworks, and quality assurance practices.
• Develop and mentor valuation professionals, fostering technical excellence and career progression.
• Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the advancement of Enterprise Valuation practices across .
• Promote knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices across the enterprise valuation community.

Credit Administration Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for Credit Administration teams based in India.
• Ensure robust governance, operational discipline, control execution, and management reporting across aligned functions.
• Partner with Credit Administration & Infrastructure leaders to align priorities, operating objectives, and workforce strategies.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through talent planning, succession management, capability development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational outcomes to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and prudent risk management.
• Act as an escalation point for operational and organizational matters and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and control standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic priorities aligned with the broader objectives of First Citizens.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Credit, Risk, Finance, Business, and Corporate functions.
• Lead through influence and collaboration across geographically diverse teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance.
• Attract, develop, retain, and mentor top talent while building leadership depth and succession readiness.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and consistent execution of organizational goals.
• Model behaviors that support a healthy and inclusive organizational culture.
• Encourage constructive feedback, continuous development, and employee engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Valuation, Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Credit Risk, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of valuation governance, independent review processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in enterprise valuation methodologies, including:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Precedent Transaction Analysis
• Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis
• Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
• Capital Structure Analysis
• Enterprise and Equity Valuation
• Valuation of leveraged, distressed, and complex businesses

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, ASA, ABV, CVA, ICVS, or other relevant valuation credentials.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience within a financial institution, valuation advisory firm, investment bank, or credit organization.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Capital IQ and other valuation and market intelligence platforms.

Leadership Competencies

Thought Leadership

• Recognized expertise in valuation and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions through sound judgment and trusted advisory capabilities.
• Commitment to advancing industry-leading valuation practices and analytical excellence.

Strategic Perspective

• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Forward-thinking mindset focused on long-term capability building and organizational growth.

Collaboration & Influence

• Builds strong partnerships across functions, businesses, and locations.
• Communicates complex concepts effectively to both executive and technical audiences.
• Influences outcomes through credibility, expertise, and relationship management.

Talent Development

• Creates an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
• Invests in coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Encourages continuous learning and professional development.

Operational Excellence

• Drives accountability, governance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains focus on execution while balancing strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
• Ensures disciplined risk management and strong control practices.