SAEL - Associate/Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions & Strategy

Position Details

Designation: Associate / Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions & Strategy

Location: Delhi (Corporate Office)

Reporting To: Chief Strategy Officer

Role Purpose :

To drive SAEL's inorganic growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities, while supporting corporate strategy initiatives across the renewable energy portfolio (biomass, solar, and allied businesses).

Key Responsibilities :

1. Mergers & Acquisitions

• Identify and evaluate acquisition, JV, and partnership opportunities in the renewable energy sector
• Develop detailed financial models
• Lead and coordinate due diligence (financial, commercial, legal, technical) with internal and external stakeholders
• Support deal structuring, negotiations, documentation, and closure

2. Strategy & Growth Initiatives

• Support leadership in corporate strategy, expansion planning, and market entry decisions
• Conduct industry analysis, competitor benchmarking, and policy tracking
• Develop strategic business cases and investment proposals

3. Financial & Commercial Evaluation

• Evaluate project viability and returns for emerging energy assets
• Analyze regulatory frameworks, tariffs, and state/central policies impacting business decisions
• Track performance of acquired/ongoing assets and provide actionable insights

4. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with investment bankers, consultants, legal advisors, and internal teams
• Prepare investment memos, IC notes, and Board presentations
• Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact strategic projects

Eligibility Criteria :

Education

• CA / MBA (Finance/Strategy) / CFA
• Full-time graduation mandatory

Experience

4-5 years of relevant experience in :

• Investment Banking (M&A / Advisory), OR Corporate M&A / Strategy roles in Energy / Infrastructure sector

Functional Competencies :

• Financial Modelling & Valuation
• M&A Deal Execution
• Commercial & Regulatory Understanding (Renewable Energy)
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

Behavioral Competencies :

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong analytical and structured thinking
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Profile :

• Prior experience in renewable energy
• Exposure to end-to-end transaction lifecycle
• Background from Investment Banks / Big 4 / Reputed Corporates