Engagement Manager - M&A

The role

You will lead M&A advisory and capital raising deals for technology businesses, from origination through signing and closing. You will also manage client relationships with founders, investors and strategic acquirers, and mentor junior team members.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end M&A advisory and capital raising engagements, buy-side and sell-side
• Drive transaction execution from origination through signing and closure
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses and transaction structuring
• Manage due diligence and coordinate with legal advisors, accounting firms, lenders and investors
• Oversee multiple live transactions at once
• Build relationships with founders, CEOs, CFOs, PE funds, VC investors and strategic acquirers
• Identify acquisition opportunities, partners and investors for clients
• Review deal materials such as teasers, CIMs, pitch books and valuation reports
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis across the technology ecosystem
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members

Required qualifications

• 7 to 12 years in Investment Banking, M&A Advisory, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory or Corporate M&A
• Strong experience in both transaction execution and client relationship management
• Strong transaction execution and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated experience originating and executing M&A and capital raising transactions
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Strong understanding of the Technology and Technology Services ecosystem
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using financial databases such as Capital IQ or PitchBook
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring teams
• High ownership mindset, attention to detail and entrepreneurial approach

Nice to have

• Prior experience in Technology, IT Services, Software, SaaS, Digital Engineering, ER&D, AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity or Technology-enabled Services
• MBA from a Tier 1 Institute
• CA, CFA or Engineering background

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead marquee M&A and capital raising transactions in the technology sector
• Direct engagement with founders, CXOs, investors and global strategic buyers
• Significant ownership and responsibility in a high-growth investment banking practice
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong visibility and career progression
• Exposure to complex strategic transactions and industry-leading technology companies

About the company

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm with 450+ professionals across 10 global offices. It helps enterprises, technology companies and investors make data-led decisions.