Vice President – Mergers & Acquisition ELITECON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

The Corporate Institute; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks an experienced VP M&A to lead mergers, acquisitions, divestments and corporate development initiatives across listed companies and diverse industries in India.

You will own end-to-end transaction execution—from origination and screening to due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation and post‑deal integration—working closely with the Promoter, CEO, CFO and Board to shape strategic investments and portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, PE, or corporate development.
• Experience with listed companies and multi-industry deals.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and drive deal closure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute M&A and corporate development strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify acquisition, merger, JV, and divestment opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end deal lifecycle from origination to closing and integration.
• Coordinate with Promoter, CEO, CFO and Board on strategic investment decisions.
• Manage transaction timelines, governance, and risk throughout execution.
• Collaborate with bankers, advisors, and legal teams.

Skills

M&A

Deal execution

Financial modelling

Valuation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-border deals

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

MBA

CA

CFA

Job description

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced VP M&A to lead the company’s mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, divestments and corporate development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in end-to-end M&A transactions, with significant exposure to listed companies, multiple industries, corporate finance, valuation, transaction structuring and strategic investments.

Role & responsibilities :

• – Develop and execute the organization’s M&A and corporate development strategy in alignment with the overall business strategy.
• – Identify acquisition, merger, joint venture, strategic investment and divestment opportunities.
• – Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential acquisition targets and strategic opportunities.
• – Evaluate opportunities across domestic and international markets.
• – Develop detailed investment theses based on strategic fit, market attractiveness, competitive positioning and value-creation potential.
• – Monitor industry consolidation, emerging business models, competitors and potential acquisition opportunities.
• – Work closely with the Promoter, CEO, CFO and Board on strategic investment decisions.
• – Lead transactions through the complete M&A lifecycle, including :
• i. Origination
• ii. Screening
• iii. Strategic Evaluation
• iv. Valuation
• v. Due Diligence
• vi. Structuring
• vii. Negotiation
• viii. Documentation
• ix. Regulatory Approvals
• x. Closing
• xi. Integration
• – Lead transaction processes from initial opportunity assessment through financial close.
• – Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• – Manage transaction timelines, milestones, deliverables and critical decision points.
• – Ensure appropriate transaction governance and documentation.
• – Identify and proactively manage transaction risks and execution issues.
• – Identify potential acquisition targets based on strategic priorities and investment criteria.
• – Conduct preliminary assessment of target businesses, industries and management teams.
• – Analyze business models, competitive advantages, market positioning and growth potential.
• – Assess strategic fit with the existing portfolio/business platform.
• – Develop acquisition proposals and investment papers for senior management and Board consideration.
• – Lead financial evaluation and valuation of potential targets.
• – Develop sophisticated financial models including :
• i. DCF
• ii. Trading comparables
• iii. Precedent transactions
• iv. LBO / transaction-return analysis, where relevant
• v. Synergy analysis
• vi. Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• – Assess revenue quality, EBITDA, cash flows, working capital, debt profile and capital requirements.
• – Determine appropriate valuation ranges and transaction economics.
• – Evaluate potential accretion/dilution and return on invested capital.
• – Identify value-creation opportunities and quantify potential synergies.
• – Challenge assumptions and ensure investment decisions are supported by robust financial analysis.
• – Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence across :
• i. Financial
• ii. Tax
• iii. Legal
• iv. Commercial
• v. Operational
• vi. Regulatory
• vii. Technology
• viii. Human Resources
• ix. ESG, where applicable
• – Work closely with investment bankers, transaction advisors, lawyers, auditors and specialist consultants.
• – Identify material risks, contingent liabilities and potential value leakage.
• – Evaluate quality of earnings and sustainability of the target’s financial performance.
• – Translate due-diligence findings into transaction strategy and negotiation points.
• – Develop appropriate transaction structures considering strategic, financial, tax, legal and regulatory implications.
• – Evaluate structures including :
• i. Share acquisitions
• ii. Asset acquisitions
• iii. Business transfers
• iv. Mergers / amalgamations
• v. Joint ventures
• vi. Strategic investments
• vii. Structured transactions
• viii. Divestments / exits
• – Lead negotiations on valuation, consideration, deal terms, representations and warranties, indemnities, earn-outs and other commercial provisions.
• – Work closely with legal counsel on transaction documentation including term sheets, LOIs, SPAs, SHAs and other definitive agreements.
• – Protect the organization’s strategic and financial interests throughout negotiations.
• – The candidate must have meaningful experience working on transactions involving listed companies, preferably in India and/or international markets.
• – Experience should include interaction with relevant stakeholders and advisors such as :
• i. SEBI / regulatory authorities
• ii. Stock exchanges
• iii. Merchant bankers
• iv. Investment banks
• v. Legal advisors
• vi. Statutory auditors
• vii. Valuation advisors
• viii. Independent directors / Board committees
• ix. Company Secretarial and compliance teams
• – The candidate should understand the transaction implications of applicable securities and corporate regulations, including areas such as takeovers, acquisition of control, disclosures, schemes of arrangement, preferential issues and other listed-company corporate actions, as applicable.
• – Experience in transactions involving changes in control, substantial acquisitions, mergers, demergers or other strategic corporate restructuring will be highly valued.
• – Prepare investment memoranda, transaction papers and strategic recommendations for the Board and senior management.
• – Present transaction rationale, valuation, risks, returns and proposed structures to senior stakeholders.
• – Work closely with Promoters, Board members, CEOs and CFOs during strategic transactions.
• – Provide independent and objective perspectives on transaction attractiveness and risks.
• – Manage highly sensitive and commercially critical information with discretion and sound judgment.
• – Work with business leadership to develop post-acquisition integration plans.
• – Establish clear value-creation objectives and synergy targets.
• – Monitor realization of identified synergies.
• – Support integration of operations, finance, technology, people and organizational structures where required.
• – Track post-deal performance against the original investment thesis.
• – Identify corrective actions where expected value creation is not being achieved.
• – Evaluate minority and majority strategic investments.
• – Monitor performance of existing strategic investments and portfolio companies.
• – Assess opportunities for additional investment, consolidation or exit.
• – Develop recommendations for portfolio optimization and capital allocation.
• – Evaluate strategic partnerships, joint ventures and alliances.

Preferred candidate profile :

• – 15-20 years of relevant experience in M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Corporate Finance or Transaction Advisory.
• – Proven track record of successfully executed M&A transactions.
• – Strong expertise in valuation, financial modelling, transaction structuring, due diligence and negotiations.
• – Significant exposure to transactions involving listed companies.
• – Experience working with SEBI, stock exchanges, merchant bankers, investment banks and legal advisors will be highly valued.
• – Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital allocation and strategic investments.
• – Exposure to M&A transactions across multiple industries/sectors will be preferred.
• – Experience with cross-border M&A will be an advantage.
• – Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• – Strong executive presence with the ability to present and influence at Board and Promoter level.

Preferred Background :

Candidates from Investment Banking, Private Equity, Big 4 Deals/Transaction Advisory, Corporate M&A or leading listed corporate groups with substantial transaction execution experience would be preferred.

Key Requirement :

We are looking for a deal-oriented M&A leader with demonstrated transaction execution experience, particularly involving listed companies and preferably multiple industries/sectors.

Qualification :

MBA / CA / CFA / Finance-related qualification preferred.