Strategy Manager

Strategy team works closely with the Bank and its subsidiaries (Group) to evaluate and execute strategic initiatives including M&A, divestitures, equity investments, special internal projects, business planning process, and other strategic transactions - Throughout the tenure of the role, the team member will work with senior leaders in the bank and gain exposure to strategic priorities across the Group helping develop an acumen in M&A/investment transactions as well as corporate strategy Given the relatively small team size, the team member will be expected to assume significant responsibilities and independently lead the individual initiative including creating presentation or financial models. Job Role: • Evaluation and deal execution of M&A, Investment or partnership opportunities • Evaluate the opportunity – independently develop a financial model, perform detailed financial analysis, valuation analysis and synergy assessment arising from potential transaction • Prepare Materials - detailed presentations on M&A / investment prospect for discussion at the Investment committee / Board level • Stakeholder alignment - Communication and interaction with senior internal and external executives • Transaction execution - Participating in and leading execution; involves work closely with business teams, internal functional experts (legal, tax, accounting etc) and various due diligence advisors • Portfolio monitoring and updates – Work with investee cos. / partners for periodic progress updates and relay the same internally • Strategy projects – Identify opportunities for growth / efficiency and drive it to execution • Industry analysis - Performing and synthesizing comprehensive and in-depth industry (Indian and Global) and peer-benchmarking to spot opportunities (growth / efficiency) • Stakeholder collaboration - Working with business teams to formulate strategy and solutions to meet objectives in areas identified viz., new markets, new products, new business segments, examine operating models for productivity improvement etc. • Design strategic recommendations – detailed evaluation backed by rigorous, fact based, quantitative and qualitative analysis; • Prepare materials - detailed presentations at the management / Board level • Implementation plan - Designing implementation strategy and partnering with relevant functions of the organization to ensure deployment Job requirements • CA or MBA with about 5 - 8 yrs of experience • Outstanding track record of academic achievement with excellent communication skills • CA rank holders and / or MBA from premier institutes • Experience in (a) transactions including M&A/equity investments, or (b) consulting in financial services sector, would be an advantage • Superior articulation, analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail and ability to carry out sophisticated financial modelling • Advanced proficiency in excel and PowerPoint • Ability to synthesize data into meaningful conclusions and recommendations • Broad financial acumen including a strong foundation in corporate finance principles including valuations principles • Strong work ethic, ability to proactively manage multiple high priority projects and work effectively in team • Temperament to work in cross-functional teams and ability to interact and co-ordinate with other businesses, teams and individuals for execution