Engagement Manager - M&A

The role

You will lead M&A advisory and capital raising deals in the technology sector, from origination through closing. You will also manage client relationships with founders, investors and executives, and mentor junior team members.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end M&A advisory and capital raising engagements across buy-side, sell-side and private capital transactions
• 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 the same time
• Build relationships with founders, CEOs, CFOs, private equity funds, venture capital investors and strategic acquirers
• Identify acquisition opportunities, strategic partners and investors for clients
• Review deal materials such as CIMs, pitch books, investment memoranda and valuation reports
• Conduct industry research, competitive analysis and transaction benchmarking
• 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 across transaction execution and client relationship management
• 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 (must-have)
• Experience using financial databases such as Capital IQ or PitchBook
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and live transactions under tight timelines
• 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 on market entry, growth and M&A.