Assistant vice president - corporate finance

Axis Capital Ltd. · Mumbai, India

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Execution & Transaction Management: Act as the deal execution manager for capital market mandates, driving the end-to-end process from mandate win to completion. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, all external agencies such as legal counsels, auditors, and regulatory authorities (e.g., SEBI, BSE, NSE) regarding filings and compliance. Manage financial & secretarial due diligence, data room setup, and regulatory clearance processes.

Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis: Oversee and review drafts of offer documents, agreements, certificates and other filings and determine accurate disclosures and calculations. Craft and refine critical transaction documents including pitch books and other presentations. Advise clients on timelines, processes, capital structuring and disclosures.

Client Coverage & Business Development: Assist Managing Directors in sourcing new mandates by developing strategic/regulatory insights that help our pitches and identifying market opportunities. Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for all including IPO-bound clients, counseling executives on capital market products and regulatory requirements. Build and maintain a strong network of relationships with corporate clients, Private Equity firms and other proxy advisors

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members (Analysts and Associates). Ensure accuracy, quality, and strict attention to detail in all deliverables.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Regulatory knowledge: Have a grip on SEBI Regulations, Companies Act and process on all Capital Market products Track Record: Demonstrated experience executing at least 5 successful capital market transactions. Pre-existing relationship or familiarity with SEBI/Stock Exchanges’ officials developed while deal execution would be an advantage Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and financial database tools. Soft Skills: Superior client management, negotiation skills, and the ability to work under high-pressure, unstructured environments.

Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or Equity Capital Markets.

Qualification: MBA in Finance, Chartered Accountant (CA), or CFA charter holder.