Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

About the Company

MS Holdings India is the India-based Global Capability Center of MS Holdings Global, located in Kerala. We support enterprise growth across advisory, investment, real assets, technology, education, and strategic capital initiatives.

With a decade of experience across English common law jurisdictions in the Gulf, MS Holdings is recognized for its expertise across highly regulated financial and institutional landscapes. The India GCC strengthens this foundation, enhancing institutional capacity and reinforcing delivery excellence for both Indian and international markets.

The India GCC also aims to attract and develop high-potential talent by offering exposure to international practices and cross-border projects, positioning itself as a global knowledge hub.

Jop Title: Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

Job Location: KINFRA Techno Park, Kakkanchery Near Calicut University

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and maintain complex financial models: integrated 3-statement models, LBO, DCF, M&A accretion/dilution, and comparable company analysis.
• Conduct sector-specific business valuations and present findings to senior deal team and clients.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis for transaction structuring.
• Prepare valuation sections of Information Memoranda and Fairness Opinions.
• Due Diligence
• Lead financial due diligence workstreams: quality of earnings, working capital normalisation, and debt/cash analysis.
• Coordinate commercial and operational due diligence with target management and advisors.
• Prepare due diligence reports, red flag summaries, and management Q&A trackers.
• Liaise with legal, tax, and technical due diligence advisors to consolidate findings.

M&A Transaction Support

• Assist in preparation of transaction documents: term sheets, LOIs, SPA financial schedules, and earn-out structures.
• Support buy-side and sell-side process management: data room organisation, buyer outreach tracking, management presentation preparation.
• Conduct market research, sector analysis, and target identification for M&A mandates.
• Prepare pitch books and deal teasers for new business development.

Junior Team Management

• Allocate, review, and quality-check work produced by Analysts and Associates.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and technical mentoring to junior team members.
• Escalate deal issues to the Operations Manager with clear problem framing and proposed solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA (Finance) or CA / CFA Level II or above.
• 4–7 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, or PE/VC.
• Minimum 3–4 closed deal experiences in M&A, PE investment, or capital markets.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and data room tools.
• Working knowledge of SEBI LODR, Companies Act, and FEMA is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Highly analytical with strong numerical reasoning.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach to complex workstreams.
• Clear and concise written communication — able to translate numbers into narrative.
• Team-oriented with the ability to manage up and down.
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.