Company: Dream Incubator (DI) India

Location: Bengaluru, India

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 3–9 years, depending on the position

About Dream IncubatorDream Incubator (DI) is a Japan-headquartered strategy consulting and investment firm. We support Japanese and international corporations in developing growth strategies, entering new markets, executing M&A; transactions, and creating new businesses.

Our India team works closely with Japanese corporations and Indian companies across sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, industrial technology, consumer goods, and other B2B industries.

We are strengthening our M&A; advisory capabilities in India and are looking for professionals with hands-on experience in M&A-related; consulting and advisory services.

Position OverviewWe are hiring for two levels:

- Senior Consultant (SC): Typically 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Associate Manager (AM): Typically 5–9 years of relevant skilled experience.

We welcome candidates with strong experience in one or more areas of M&A; advisory, including Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, acquisition target evaluation, transaction advisory, and post-merger integration. Candidates are not expected to have experience across the entire M&A; lifecycle.

The role combines hands-on M&A; advisory work with opportunities to support broader corporate strategy and business transformation projects.

Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on experience and seniority, responsibilities will include:

1. M&A; Strategy and Target Evaluation

- Support the development of acquisition strategies and investment rationales.
- Identify, screen, and evaluate potential acquisition targets.
- Assess strategic fit, business models, competitive positioning, and potential synergies.

2. Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory

- Conduct Commercial and Operational Due Diligence, including market, competitor, customer, and financial performance analysis.
- Evaluate business plans, growth assumptions, profitability, and operational improvement opportunities.
- Support transaction-related assessments and coordinate with financial, legal, and other advisers as required.

3. Post-Merger Integration and Value Creation

- Support PMI planning, including Day 1 readiness, 100-day plans, and integration priorities.
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational improvements.




- Support the execution and monitoring of value creation initiatives.

4. Client and Project Delivery

- Conduct research, financial and operational analysis, management interviews, and stakeholder discussions.
- Develop client presentations, analytical reports, and actionable recommendations.
- Work directly with Japanese and Indian clients.
- Coordinate project activities and support junior team members.

Qualifications and ExperienceRequirements for Both Positions

- More than 3 year experience with strategy consulting firms(MBB), Big Four transaction advisory teams, private equity firms, or corporate M&A; teams.
- Relevant professional experience in M&A; advisory, transaction advisory, due diligence, corporate development, or post-acquisition value creation.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in at least one substantive area of M&A; advisory, such as Commercial DD, Operational DD, target evaluation, or PMI.
- Strong analytical skills, including financial and business performance analysis.
- Ability to independently execute assigned analyses and prepare high-quality deliverables.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English.
- Willingness to work in small, hands-on project teams.

Senior Consultant – Additional Expectations (3–5 Years)

- Ability to independently execute defined workstreams in M&A; advisory projects.
- Practical understanding of the M&A; process and relevant analytical methodologies.
- Ability to translate analysis into clear findings and recommendations.
- Experience in strategy consulting, hypothesis-driven problem-solving, and structured thinking is desirable but not mandatory.

Associate Manager – Additional Requirements (5–9 Years)

- Demonstrated ability to independently structure complex business problems and develop hypothesis-driven analytical approaches.
- Strong strategic problem-solving capabilities, including logical structuring, prioritization, and synthesis of findings.
- Ability to design and manage major M&A; advisory workstreams.




- Experience leading client discussions, developing recommendations, and managing junior consultants.
- Ability to connect M&A; analysis with broader business strategy and value creation objectives.

Preferred Experience
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, automotive, automation, engineering, or B2B sectors.
- Exposure to Japanese or other multinational corporate clients.
- Experience working on cross-border M&A; transactions.

Key Information About Position LevelsDI's position grading differs from that of many other consulting and advisory firms. Based on our experience comparing responsibilities, capabilities, and compensation across firms, a candidate holding a Manager title elsewhere may be more appropriately aligned with an Associate Manager position at DI. Similarly, an Associate Manager at another firm may be considered for a Senior Consultant position at DI.

We assess candidates based on their actual capabilities, relevant experience, responsibilities, and compensation expectations rather than their current job titles.

We strongly encourage applications from professionals who prioritize the substance of the role, professional development, and career opportunities over job titles.

Candidates who consider retaining or upgrading their current title a non-negotiable requirement are kindly requested not to apply.

Compensation Structure

- For suitable candidates, the expected increase in fixed CTC is approximately 10–20% over their current fixed CTC, excluding variable compensation, depeding on situation.
- In addition, DI offers a performance-linked variable bonus ranging from 0% to 25% of fixed CTC, subject to applicable policies and performance assessment.
- Candidates should apply only if this compensation structure is broadly aligned with their expectations.

Why Join DI?
- Work directly with Japanese corporations on strategic investment and business expansion opportunities in India.
- Gain exposure to M&A; advisory projects beyond a narrowly defined functional specialization.
- Participate in projects covering M&A; strategy, due diligence, PMI, and value creation.
- Take meaningful ownership of client deliverables and work closely with senior management in a relatively small, entrepreneurial consulting team.
- Develop broader strategy consulting capabilities while building on your existing M&A; expertise

📌 Senior Consultant / Associate Manager – M&A Advisory & PMI (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dream Incubator India (DIAI)
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