UMICAP is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Debt Capital Markets (DCM) to build and lead our Debt Capital Markets business.
The ideal candidate will be a senior DCM professional with strong experience in NCDs / Credit Papers, a well-established investor network, and a proven track record of building relationships with Family Offices, Corporate Treasuries, Mutual Funds, Banks, Institutional Investors, and other debt investors.
This is a leadership role with the opportunity to set up the DCM desk from the ground up, build a high-performing team, and drive significant business volumes.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and establish the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) desk at UMICAP.
- Develop and execute the overall DCM business strategy, distribution model, and revenue plan.
- Build, manage, and lead a strong DCM sales and distribution team.
- Develop and maintain deep relationships with:
- Family Offices
- Corporate Treasuries
- Mutual Funds
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Institutional Investors
- HNIs and other debt investors
- Drive the origination and distribution of NCDs and corporate credit papers across various rating categories.
- Lead the distribution of
- BBB to A- rated credit papers: 1,5002,000 Crore
- A+ to AAA rated corporate and NBFC papers: 8,00015,000 Crore
- Leverage existing investor relationships to achieve consistent subscription and distribution across issuances.
- Build a strong investor pipeline and ensure regular engagement with key institutional and large-ticket investors.
- Work closely with issuers, arrangers, investment banking teams, and internal stakeholders to identify and execute debt transactions.
- Develop market intelligence around pricing, investor appetite, credit spreads, liquidity, and competing issuances.
- Ensure strong execution, compliance,
and risk discipline across the DCM business.
- Take ownership of business targets, team performance, transaction execution, and overall P&L; of the DCM desk.
Preferred candidate profile We are looking for a seasoned DCM professional who brings strong market credibility, institutional relationships, and demonstrated business-building capability.
Essential Requirements:
- 12 - 20 years of overall professional experience, with significant experience in senior leadership roles within Debt Capital Markets / Fixed Income / Credit Markets.
- Strong experience in a DCM role with a well-recognized financial services, investment banking, brokerage, or capital markets organization.
- Proven track record of successfully selling and distributing A to AA rated NCDs / corporate debt papers.
- Strong and demonstrable relationships across:
- Family Offices
- Corporate Treasuries
- Mutual Funds
- Banks
- Institutional Investors
- HNIs / Large Investors
- Strong understanding of the Indian debt market, NCDs, corporate bonds, NBFC debt, credit ratings, pricing, and investor appetite.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale a DCM business and lead a high-performing team.
- Solid commercial orientation with excellent negotiation, relationship management, and execution skills.
- Ability to operate at a senior leadership level and independently drive business strategy and revenue.
What We Offer
- Prospect to build and lead the DCM business at UMICAP.
- Significant ownership and leadership responsibility.
- Opportunity to build a high-performance team and establish a large institutional investor network.
- A high-impact role with direct influence on the growth of the organization.
- Autonomy & Flexibility: Freedom to work independently with minimal micromanagement.
- Meaningful Impact: Empowered to make decisions that directly influence business outcomes.
📌 Head of Debt Capital Markets (Mumbai)
🏢 UMICAP
📍 Mumbai