Hiring for a Client - Bizdateup Technologies
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly driven Investment Banking Manager who will lead end-to-end transactions across buy-side and sell-side mandates, with a strong focus on the startup ecosystem. The role involves working closely with founders, VC funds, family offices, and strategic investors to drive investments, fundraising, and successful deal closures.
Key Responsibilities-
1. Buy-Side (Startup Investing Focus):
- Identify, evaluate, and execute startup investment opportunities
- Conduct in-depth market research, financial analysis, and due diligence
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-potential startups
- Work closely with internal investment teams, AIFs, and investor networks
- Support investment decision-making and portfolio tracking
2. Sell-Side (Fundraising & Deal Closure):
- Lead end-to-end fundraising and M&A mandates for startups
- Prepare investor collaterals including pitch decks, financial models, teasers, and IMs
- Leverage strong relationships to connect with VC funds, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors
- Actively drive discussions, negotiations, and ensure successful closure of mandates
- Build and maintain a strong investor network for faster deal execution
3. Investor & Relationship Management:
- Develop and maintain relationships with VCs, Angel Networks, Family Offices, and Corporates
- Act as a key interface between founders and investors
- Ensure long-term engagement and repeat transactions
4. Deal Execution & Process Management:
- Manage the entire transaction lifecycle from origination to closure
- Coordinate due diligence, data room management, and documentation
- Work closely with legal, compliance, and financial stakeholders
5. Team Leadership:
- Mentor analysts and associates on financial modeling, research, and execution
- Review and ensure quality of all deliverables
- Drive efficiency and accountability within the team
Ideal Candidate
- Strong investment banking / deal execution profile (startup ecosystem)
- Mandatory (Experience):Must have 3+ YOE in investment banking or deal execution, with at least 2+ years specifically in the startup ecosystem (startup fundraising / startup deals)
- Mandatory (Core Skill 1): Must have experience interacting with founders, VCs, Family Offices
- Mandatory (Core Skill 2): Must have experience preparing investor materials (pitch decks, IMs, financial models)
- Mandatory (Core Skill 3): Must have experience managing full deal lifecycle from sourcing to closure
- Mandatory (Company): IB firms, startup fundraising platforms, VC/PE firms
- Mandatory (Note 1): Candidate should have closed deals independently (not just supported)
- Mandatory (Note 2): This will be a mix of IC and leadership responsibilties as they will be leading and guiding a small team of 2-3 investment banking analysts
- Mandatory (Note 3) : This is for the Investment Banking vertical of Bizdateup. The candidate will be working closely with Investment banking analysts to execute and close the deals.
