Assistant Manager / Senior Financial Due Diligence

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)

Experience: 3+ Years | Domain: Financial Due Diligence, M&A Advisory

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified MBA professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Financial Due Diligence (FDD) to join our high-performing M&A Advisory / Transaction Services team in Bangalore.

As an Assistant Manager / Senior, you will play a pivotal role in leading due diligence engagements, supporting private equity investors, investment banks, and corporates on strategic M&A transactions.

You will work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and deal execution, providing data-driven insights that influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Execution & Due Diligence:

- Lead and manage end-to-end financial due diligence engagements for both buy-side and sell-side mandates.

- Analyze historical and projected financial performance, including revenue quality, EBITDA sustainability, working capital, and debt/cash positions.

- Identify key transaction issues, business risks, and deal breakers, delivering clear findings and value-creation opportunities.

- Support in SPA (Share Purchase Agreement) negotiations by preparing financial inputs and deal adjustments.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

- Work closely with C-suite executives, private equity partners, and investment bankers to understand transaction objectives.

- Build and maintain long-term client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor in deal execution.

- Prepare and deliver insightful client presentations, reports, and recommendations for critical investment decisions.

Team Leadership & Project Management:

- Mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables under tight timelines.

- Manage multiple workstreams and coordinate across tax, legal, operations, and valuation teams for integrated deal execution.

- Drive internal initiatives for process improvement, knowledge sharing, and business growth.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

- MBA (Finance) / Chartered Accountant (CA) / CFA or equivalent professional qualification.

- 3+ years of relevant experience in Financial Due Diligence, Transaction Services, or M&A Advisory (preferably with Big 4, consulting firms, or investment banking).

Strong expertise in:

- Financial statement analysis & interpretation

- Transaction structuring and SPA mechanisms

- Valuation fundamentals & deal economics

- Industry benchmarking and market research

- Exceptional skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment with strong attention to detail.

What's in it for You:

- Opportunity to lead high-profile M&A transactions impacting global businesses.

- Work in a hybrid, flexible environment with exposure to international clients.

- Fast-track career progression with mentorship from senior leadership.

- Competitive compensation, performance-linked incentives, and continuous learning opportunities