Head of Strategic Advisory

Job Responsibilities

To be responsible for establishing and leading the corporate advisory unit focused on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, syndicated financing (as lead arranger), custodial services and other corporate advisory services.

Seniority: Senior Manager-Assistant General Manager

Department: Corporate Business

• Develop and implement the corporate advisory strategy in line with the IPDC’s overall business plan and Bangladesh’s regulatory environment.
• Build and lead a skilled advisory team with strong execution, compliance, and client coverage capabilities.
• Strengthen the IPDC’s positioning as a trusted advisor to large corporates, multinational companies, financial institutions, and sponsors operating in Bangladesh.
• Leverage the IPDC’s existing corporate and institutional client base and solicit new clients to originate advisory mandates including merging and acquisition.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with sponsors, boards, promoters, regulators, and investors.
• Support relationship managers in cross-selling and closing advisory and structured finance solutions.
• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing Corporate Advisory team.
• Set clear roles, performance goals, and accountability.
• Ensure development of team members in different advisory services.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor/Honors with Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics or Management degree.
• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks, Investment/Merchant Banking

Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical skill and robust understanding of financial performance, market dynamics, and investment and liquidation strategies
• Excellent business pitching skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skill will enable the incumbent to effectively communicate, coordinate and get the job done.