Managing Director, Investment Banking & Advisory

About the role

A client of Deloitte is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership, executive oversight and direction for its investment banking and advisory operations. The role calls for a visionary leader with extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory, who can drive growth, strengthen client relationships and position the firm as a market leader in financial advisory.

Key responsibilities

• Lead deal origination and build a strong pipeline of advisory and investment banking mandates, covering M&A, capital raising, restructuring and strategic advisory
• Define origination priorities and target areas, and oversee the transition of opportunities to mandate award
• Ensure sound commercial assessment of business development, including fee structures, risk and resource implications
• Drive the long-term strategic vision, develop new advisory products and solutions, and advise on capital allocation and growth initiatives
• Lead senior-level client negotiations on transaction structures, funding strategies, pricing and terms, and approve client proposals
• Represent the firm in industry forums and investor discussions, and give final approval on transaction structures, valuations and pricing
• Review and endorse critical transaction documentation such as investment memoranda, term sheets and closing materials
• Oversee execution of major transactions, ensuring compliance, timely delivery and risk mitigation
• Evaluate and escalate risks, maintain transparent reporting to the GMD, and ensure adherence to corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Provide senior-level market analysis, sector intelligence and capital market insights to clients and executives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Management, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage
• CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS or equivalent certification
• 12-15+ years in investment banking, financial advisory or corporate finance
• Proven track record of leading high-value transactions and advisory mandates
• Experience managing senior teams, multi-disciplinary advisory functions and high-stakes client engagements
• Strong strategic business development and client relationship expertise