Analyst/Associate - Merger & Acquisitions

Role Overview: As an Analyst / Associate at Singhi Advisors, you will be a core part of live M&A deal teams, working closely with Partners/ SBU Heads across the full transaction lifecycle • from sector coverage and target identification through financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring and close. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role best suited to high-energy professionals who thrive in a fast-paced deal environment and want meaningful ownership from day one. Key Responsibilities: - Deal Execution & Transaction Management: - Support end-to-end execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including buy-side, sell-side, and divestment mandates. • Coordinate due diligence processes • financial, commercial, legal and operational. • Track key deal milestones, maintain transaction timelines for seamless deal progression. • Financial Modelling & Valuation: - Build and maintain robust financial models including DCF, LBO, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis. • Develop detailed valuation analyses for debt and equity components in M&A, PE and structured finance transactions. • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex financial and operational data to support deal thesis and client presentations. • Research, Sector Coverage & Business Development: - Develop and maintain deep sector knowledge across assigned verticals; prepare and regularly update comprehensive sector reports tracking M&A trends, valuations, deal activity and competitive dynamics. • Monitor industry developments and assess strategic implications for Singhi's clients and pipeline. • Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, divestment opportunities through proprietary research, database searches, industry networking and peer referrals. • Client Materials & Pitchbook Preparation: - Prepare high-quality investment memoranda (IMs), management presentations, pitchbooks and board-level materials for current and prospective clients. • Create and maintain client portfolio presentations; ensure timely monthly submissions with up-to-date deal and market data. • Lead the preparation of materials supporting M&A strategy discussions with SBU Heads and internal stakeholders. • Relationship Management & Collaboration: - Build and deepen relationships with key decision-makers, promoters, corporate CXOs and PE investors within assigned sectors. • Maintain constructive client relationships throughout the deal lifecycle • from mandate formulation through signing and close • to ensure repeat business potential. • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and develop new client mandates and business opportunities. Qualification Required: - Educational Background (Any One): - MBA / PGDM from a reputed B-School (Finance specialisation preferred) - CA (Chartered Accountant) - ICAI - CFA Charter Holder or CFA Level II / III Candidate • B. Com / B. Tech + MBA or equivalent with strong finance fundamentals • Advanced proficiency • DCF, LBO, merger models, accretion/dilution analysis, sensitivity & scenario analysis. Additional Details: Singhi Advisors is seeking individuals with advanced proficiency in financial modelling, valuation techniques, research and analysis, and document preparation. Candidates with a strong command of MS Office tools, accounting and finance knowledge, along with behavioural competencies such as an entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, hustle & resilience, stakeholder management, collaborative spirit, and intellectual curiosity are encouraged to apply. Role Overview: As an Analyst / Associate at Singhi Advisors, you will be a core part of live M&A deal teams, working closely with Partners/ SBU Heads across the full transaction lifecycle • from sector coverage and target identification through financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring and close. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role best suited to high-energy professionals who thrive in a fast-paced deal environment and want meaningful ownership from day one. Key Responsibilities: - Deal Execution & Transaction Management: - Support end-to-end execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including buy-side, sell-side, and divestment mandates. • Coordinate due diligence processes • financial, commercial, legal and operational. • Track key deal milestones, maintain transaction timelines for seamless deal progression. • Financial Modelling & Valuation: - Build and maintain robust financial models including DCF, LBO, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis. • Develop detailed valuation analyses for debt and equity components in M&A, PE and structured finance transactions. • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex financial and operational data to support deal thesis and client presentations. • Research, Sector Coverage & Business Development: - Develop and maintain deep sector knowledge across