We are Hiring – Principal Officer | Merchant Banking Category I

Urgently Hiring – Principal Officer | Merchant Banking Category I

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 8–12+ Years

Qualification: CA / CS / MBA Finance / CFA / Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Law or Capital Markets

Certification Preferred: NISM Series IX – Merchant Banking

About the Role

Estabizz Fintech is hiring a Principal Officer – Merchant Banking Category I for one of its clients, a professionally managed Chartered Accountancy firm based in Ahmedabad that is currently applying for SEBI Merchant Banker Category I registration.

We are looking for a mature, detail-oriented professional capable of independently leading merchant banking assignments and representing the organisation before clients, regulators and market intermediaries, with a balanced approach to business development, compliance, transaction execution and risk management

The candidate will lead the proposed Merchant Banking division with a focus on Main Board IPOs, SME IPOs, issue management, due diligence, offer document preparation, regulatory coordination and transaction execution.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead end-to-end Main Board IPO and SME IPO assignments, including client onboarding, IPO readiness, transaction planning, due diligence, regulatory filings and listing coordination.

• Review and supervise DRHP, RHP, Prospectus, offer documents, financial/litigation disclosures, risk factors and other IPO documentation.
• Coordinate with SEBI, NSE, BSE, ROC, depositories, registrars, bankers, legal counsel, auditors and other intermediaries.
• Supervise legal, financial, secretarial, business and management due diligence and ensure accurate, adequate and compliant disclosures.
• Handle SEBI/Stock Exchange observations, regulatory correspondence and timely submissions.
• Develop internal SOPs, checklists, documentation standards, due diligence processes and compliance systems.
• Advise clients on IPO structure, listing route, capital structure, valuation, promoter dilution, pre-IPO restructuring and transaction planning.
• Lead, mentor and supervise analysts, associates, documentation and transaction teams.
• Ensure strong governance, confidentiality, conflict management, regulatory compliance and timely execution.

Required Experience & Knowledge

· Strong practical experience in merchant banking, investment banking, IPO advisory, capital markets, corporate finance, or securities law.

• Prior experience in Main Board IPO and/or SME IPO is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• SEBI ICDR & Merchant Banker Regulations
• SEBI LODR Regulations
• Companies Act, 2013
• NSE/BSE Listing Requirements
• Due diligence and disclosure standards
• Corporate governance and pre-IPO advisory
• Capital market documentation and regulatory filings

Key Skills

IPO Execution | Issue Management | Due Diligence | SEBI Compliance | Offer Documents | Capital Markets | Regulatory Coordination | Client Advisory | Team Leadership | Documentation & Drafting

Key Performance Areas

• Successful execution of Main Board IPO and SME IPO mandates
• Quality and accuracy of offer documents and regulatory submissions
• Timely response to SEBI and stock exchange observations
• Proper maintenance of due diligence records and compliance files
• Effective coordination with clients and intermediaries
• Development of internal processes and execution checklists
• Building and mentoring a competent merchant banking team
• Ensuring strong governance, confidentiality and regulatory compliance

Interested candidate can apply by sharing their CV at [HIDDEN TEXT] or WhatsApp at +919825600907

Regards,

Deepak Kumar

Director

Estabizz Fintech Private Limited

Skills Required
Investment Banking, sebi regulations , Documentation, Issue Management, Drafting, Team Leadership, Due Diligence, Sme, Roc, Capital Market, Bse, IPO Experience, merchant banking, NSE