Vice President Investment Banking

UpTye · India

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Vice President - Investment Banking to take a leadership role in managing M&A and private capital transactions for SMEs and mid-market companies.
• The VP will play a central role in transaction execution, seller onboarding, buyer and investor engagement, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
• This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced deal professional who can independently manage multiple live transactions while mentoring analysts and associates.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

• Lead the execution of live M&A, capital raising, and corporate finance transactions
• Manage end-to-end transaction timelines, workstreams, and deal processes
• Coordinate with clients, buyers, investors, lawyers, advisers, and other stakeholders
• Identify and resolve transaction bottlenecks and execution risks
• Drive transactions toward successful completion
• Maintain strong execution discipline across multiple concurrent mandates

Seller Onboarding & Client Management

• Engage with prospective sellers, founders, and business owners
• Assess transaction readiness and suitability of potential mandates
• Guide clients through onboarding, preparation, and transaction processes
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the deal lifecycle
• Ensure expectations, timelines, and deliverables are effectively managed

Buyer & Investor Engagement

• Support buyer and investor identification, outreach, and engagement
• Facilitate introductions between sellers, strategic buyers, investors, and relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate transaction discussions and follow-ups
• Maintain momentum across buyer and investor conversations throughout the deal process

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor analysts, associates, and other execution professionals
• Allocate transaction workstreams and oversee team deliverables
• Review financial analysis, transaction materials, research, and other work products
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality
• Improve internal transaction processes, workflows, and execution efficiency
• Support the development of junior investment banking professionals

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in M&A execution, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate finance, private equity, or corporate development
• Demonstrated involvement in completed M&A, capital raising, or corporate finance transactions
• Experience independently managing multiple live transactions and transaction workstreams
• Experience managing, reviewing, or mentoring analysts and associates
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, transaction execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Prior transaction exposure across Southeast Asia or other international markets would be preferred
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment

Compensation

Competitive fixed compensation along with a performance-linked bonus based on individual, team, and transaction outcomes.

Career Opportunity

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take significant ownership of transaction execution, build and mentor a growing deal team, improve execution processes, and contribute directly to the long-term growth of the investment banking platform.
• This role offers strong career progression for an ambitious investment banking professional seeking broader deal ownership, leadership responsibility, and international transaction exposure.