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Mergers and Acquisitions Director


Company : Deloitte


Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra


Created : 2025-05-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivaled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.The TeamBusiness leaders must act with conviction, even in an era of growing complexity, uncertainty, and disruption. These business leaders need clear, concise, well-informed perspectives on the important dynamics that are currently reshaping their business environments. Our global network of M&A professionals draws on the strength of Deloitte’s full suite of professional services and industry experience to focus solutions on the real issues affecting businesses today. We work collaboratively with our clients to link strategic vision to flawless execution to achieve tangible, long-term value. From developing a pragmatic strategy and evaluating M&A opportunities to improving finance and operations functions, we have the experience and expertise to help clients act with certainty and thrive. Work you’ll doThe primary role of the Financial Services Director is to lead teams across various types of M&A pre- and post-deal work and make direct contributions to clients by assisting them on planning and execution related elements in a deal / M&A scenario. The primary responsibilities of the role would include: Business Development and Team building:Support in developing new business across Diligence, integration, carve-out, synergy assessment areasLead and work on proposals, thought leadership, other practice initiativesBuilding and leading team for the Financial Services Community of Practitioners (CoP)Support in training team across various Financial Services M&A capabilities Integration / carve-out support: Understand the integration or carve-out vision and strategy set out in the deal objectivesWork with C-suite executives, business and internal firm stakeholders to identify guiding principles Evaluate the strategic and commercial feasibility of a deal / transaction including relevant synergiesEvaluate the current business capabilities and identify red flags on operational issues/risksAssess the Post deal consolidation and transformation opportunities. Lead the Integration Management office (IMO) for end-to-end program management of workstreams involved in the Integration/ carve-out process Identify the target operating model, organization construct and governance model for NewCoUndertake detailed functional planning (e.g. Sales and Marketing, Products, Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, HR, Credit, Risk, etc.) for Day 1 /100 and End states Support delivery of functional plansEstablish Day 1 / Day 100 checklists and workplans Assess the TSA requirements, prepare TSA schedules and TSA exit strategiesCost modelling for one-time and recurring costs due to integration / separation (stranded cost, standalone costs as applicable, etc.) IT integration /carve-out support for post-deal activities:Program / Integration/ Transformation management office planning and readiness Day 1 / 100 Readiness planning Assess the IT landscape and identify the areas of synergies / dis-synergies Vendor evaluation and selectionIT spend analysis (including vendor contract reviews for any hidden transactional costs), provide recommendations on the cost efficiencies Bid formulation and vendor management Cutover planning and run-book preparationFacilitate execution of the post deal integration of IT operations and organization Synergy / dis-synergy assessment & delivery: Identify areas of potential synergies / dis-synergies and establish the degree of integration requiredDefine road map for delivery of synergies and advise on synergy benefits trackingWork with functional leads on Synergy realizationOperational Diligence delivery: Identify areas across which diligence needs to be undertakenBreak down operations into various elements of the value chain Identify processes and systems to be studied as part of diligenceLead and task team to execute the diligence effort Present findings to client and address relevant queriesQualificationsA strong and demonstrated interest in consulting specially in thinking through large and complex exercises with 12+ years of relevant experienceCandidate should have relevant client facing M&A experience in serving Financial Services players – Banks/Insurance companies / NBFCs / FintechsPrior experience in leading business development, from opportunity identification to conversion into sales, building and managing client relationshipsPrior experience in driving and managing client engagements and programs. Experience in operating with senior level stakeholders on a daily basisExperience of contributing in large technology led transformation programsCompetency in at least one or more of the following technical disciplines: enterprise systems implementation, IT architecture and infrastructure management, post-merger IT integration, carve-out separation, process reengineeringPast experience of deal delivery or project management experience with vendor management is necessary Excellent academic credentials for both undergraduate and graduate coursework. MBA preferredOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and build high performing teamsGreat presentation skillsStrong advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skillsWillingness and ability to take initiative and learn independently This role involves travel to client locationsKey SkillsDevelop self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, share knowledge and experiences with others Understand objectives for clients and Deloitte, align own work to objectives and set personal prioritiesBuild relationships and communicate effectively in-order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders Good networking and influencing skills Good business awareness, understanding the broader context in which delivery has an impact on overall business performanceConfident leadership and influencing style, being able to make an immediate impact with client stakeholdersYour role as a leaderAt Deloitte India, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impactUnderstands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on trackActively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skillsUnderstands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the businessDemonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talentHow you will growAt Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build excellent skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Centre.BenefitsAt Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.Our purpose Deloitte is led by a purpose: To make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. 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