Job DescriptionRole Description· Financial Sponsors Business Development plays a pivotal function in originating, tracking, and coordinating private equity-related deal flow across M&A, ECM, and LDCM.· Mumbai role works alongside a London-based Director.· The role requires strong relationship skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.Key Responsibilities:· Auction Pipeline Management: Assist in the production and maintenance of the Sponsor buyside M&A and financing pipeline. The pipeline enables the FSG, M&A and LDCM teams to align on coverage, outreach and deal positioning. Reviews of news sources e.g. MergerMarket also required.· Client Relationship Presentations: Coordinate the production of presentations for client relationship meetings and client service team meetings. Pack of information typically i) summarises DBs relevance to the client's investment strategy and portfolio; ii) showcases deal flow intelligence, including live and upcoming opportunities; iii) highlights DB's credentials; and iv) reinforces relationship strength through tailored insights and proactive ideas.· Various Database Management: Maintain the different databases integral to sponsor materials and adhoc queries include i) fund size database; ii) financial sponsors assets and iii) financial sponsors profiles where all information can be obtained from market data sources. Auction pipeline database can also be used for decks relating to Carve-Out and Minority opportunities, or opportunities that may arise from Stalled Situations.· Adhoc Queries: Assist with queries received from FSG, coverage or product teams which could includes information on fund sizes and buyer interest for sellside pitches.· Stakeholder Communication: The role involves liaising with the FSG team, sector and country coverage teams, product partners and senior bankers to ensure coordination and focus alignment.· Process Improvement: Participate in process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.Key Skills and Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.· 2+years experience in financial sponsors business development or corporate finance.· Strong understanding of M&A and capital markets products.· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint and preferably familiarity with market data services: MergerMarket, Pitchbook, Preqin and/or Factset· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
