Job Overview: The Investment Banking Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions within the Consumer sector. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisory to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis

Build and review detailed financial models and valuation analysis

Create discounted cash flow (DCF) models, comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transaction analysis

Market Research

Conduct extensive industry research to support senior bankers in understanding market trends, competitive dynamics, and any potential opportunities

Analyse economic and financial data, policy changes, market trends to identify trends, assess risks, and develop recommendations

Monitor market activity, valuation benchmarks, and recent transactions within domestic and global markets

Transaction Support

Assist in the preparation of client presentations, pitch books, and other marketing materials for M&A;, equity offerings, and debt issuances, with emphasis on consumer transactions

Support the due diligence process, including data gathering, financial analysis, and coordination with various stakeholders

Client Interaction

Participate in meetings and calls with clients’ management teams, promoters and investors to discuss strategic options, present findings, and provide updates on ongoing projects

Prepare detailed client reports and presentations that summarize financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and deal terms

Build and maintain robust relationships with clients, helping to identify and develop new business opportunities within the consumer sector





Collaborate with senior bankers to understand client needs and deliver bespoke solutions aligned with consumer sector dynamics

Team Collaboration

Work closely with analysts, senior team, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution and support. Mentor and guide junior analysts to enhance their development.

Deal Execution

Work closely with senior bankers and other team members to execute transactions, including drafting offering memoranda, coordinating with legal and accounting advisors, and managing project timelines

Monitor the progress of deals, ensuring that all aspects of the transaction are moving forward as planned

Data Management

Organize and manage large sets of financial data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team

Create and maintain databases of market and financial information including consumer transaction benchmarks, valuation multiples, and operating metrics, for use in analysis and client presentations

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, and Engineering with MBA from top tier Institute/CA. CFA is preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or a related field
- Skills:

Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to assess financial statements, create financial models, and conduct valuations. Communication Skills:



Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial models, reports, and presentations.

Time Management: Ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment working long hours. Multi-tasking and meeting accelerated schedules and urgent deadlines with a short turnaround time.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (working knowledge of Bloomberg, Capital IQ will be an advantage)

Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. High level of professionalism and integrity. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels. Proactive and results-driven approach to work.

Company Profile

NovaaOne Capital Pvt. Ltd. is a boutique investment bank focused on providing financial advice on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and capital market advisory to corporations, financial sponsors & sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, start-ups, AIFs and governments. We are a knowledge led organization with a deep understanding of multiple sectors, including technology-driven new economy sectors.

True to our name, through our determined, value-driven, focused and yet nimble and innovative approach, we at NovaaOne aim to make a positive impact on our clients.

Our entrepreneurial ethos, which stems from our leadership, percolates into our culture and people and drives our idea-based, knowledge-led and independent approach to complex situations.

Our people, our ideas and our values are the core pillars of NovaaOne. We believe in building strong and deeply personal long-term relationships with all our partners; be it our clients, our people or the society at large.

📌 Associate | Sector – Consumer (Mumbai)
🏢 NovaaOne
📍 Mumbai