Client Engagement & Deal Execution Lead

Location: Delhi NCR

Experience: 8–12 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

We are a boutique cross-border M&A and investment advisory firm operating at the intersection of Indian industry and Chinese capital. In partnership with a leading China-focused M&A consultancy, we advise on inbound investments, mergers, and strategic partnerships between Chinese companies entering India and well-matched Indian counterparts.

We are looking for a senior M&A professional to lead deal execution, client engagement, and cross-border coordination. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and wants to actively build and scale a cross-border advisory practice.

• Lead end-to-end execution of cross-border M&A transactions
• Manage timelines, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communication across deal lifecycle
• Ensure seamless coordination between Indian and Chinese counterparties

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on both sides
• Build strong client relationships, drive deal momentum, and ensure timely delivery

• Work closely with China-based partner firm on pipeline, mandates, and execution
• Participate in cross-border discussions and travel internationally as required

• Coordinate with external advisors (legal, tax, regulatory, financial)
• Ensure quality, alignment, and timely delivery of advisory outputs

• Support commercial discussions including term sheets and structuring options
• Oversee due diligence processes and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations

• Track live mandates, prospects, and partnerships
• Build and maintain efficient internal processes for a lean advisory setup

• 8–12 years of experience in:
• Investment Banking / M&A Advisory
• Big 4 Transaction Advisory
• Corporate Development (preferably in large organizations)
• Proven exposure to cross-border transactions (inbound/outbound)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, deal structuring, and transaction lifecycle
• Excellent project/program management and multitasking ability
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) with experience in client-facing roles
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage multiple workstreams

Preferred:

• Experience working with international clients or markets
• Mandarin language skills (good to have, not mandatory)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to build and scale operations

• CTC: ₹1.75 Lakh per month + performance-linked deal incentives
• Direct exposure to founders and senior dealmakers
• High-impact role with complete ownership of mandates
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the practice expands
• Dynamic, low-hierarchy, and performance-driven work environment

Interested candidates should apply with:

• Updated CV
• A short note (max 200 words) covering:

1. A cross-border/complex deal you worked on and your contribution
2. Why a boutique, relationship-driven advisory setup appeals to you

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for:

• Initial discussion
• Case-based evaluation