JOY GANDHI
Corporate Finance & M&A Professional | Financial Modeling | Fundraising | Strategy & Investments
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Finance and M&A professional with over four years of comprehensive experience in investment banking, corporate development, valuations, and corporate strategy. Proven track record in investment analysis, equity and debt fundraising, and effective investor relations and stakeholder management. Expertise in financial modeling applied across diverse business environments, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing organizational value. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and financial acumen to deliver impactful results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Corporate Finance & Investments
CleanEdge Resources
06.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with the CEO, CFO, and key founders, supporting strategic decision-making across corporate finance, investments analysis, and fundraising.
- Executed project financial modeling and investment evaluation for 25+ biogas / Bio-CNG / waste-to-energy / wastewater treatment projects on a BOOT basis across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, covering DCF, IRR, DSCR, and sensitivity analysis.
- Played a key role in Board and Investor relations, including preparation of Board decks, coordination of Board meetings, and ongoing engagement with investors and key stakeholders.
- Supported an equity fundraise of ~USD 100 million, involved from inception including appointment of investment bankers, preparation of teasers, IMs, and marketing materials, investor outreach, and coordination of technical, legal, and financial due diligence.
- Actively involved in debt fundraising, contributing to three transactions, including the successful closure of INR 60 crore (~USD 7 million) with Tata Capital; responsibilities included lender outreach to 10+ financial institutions, coordination of legal and technical DD, financial analysis, and support through financial close.
- Contributed to ESG-aligned investment analysis, including collection and consolidation of ESG data (environmental impact, waste diversion, emissions reduction, and sustainability metrics) to support investor reporting, due diligence, and alignment with global ESG frameworks.
Manager–M&A Strategy, Corporate Development Team
CMS Infosystem
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Directly engaged with senior leadership, internal teams, and stakeholders throughout all phases of transactions and execution.
- Conducted strategic screening for potential investment targets across BFSI, Staffing & Facility Management, Logistics, and E-Surveillance.
- Performed comprehensive research on target companies, industries, markets, and competitors, also engaged in preparation of investment notes, management presentations for the Investment Committee.
- Supported in preparation of Investor Presentation, Board Deck, and other related materials for shareholders in conjunction with quarterly result announcements.
- Tracked both Indian and Global Competitive landscapes and generating pertinent reports for senior management.
- Worked on ad hoc requests from the senior leadership around strategy like building Risk Management Framework and ESG Strategy.
Analyst–Investment Banking NET Team
Bank of America
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Involved in end-to-end preparation of Pitchbook, Company Profiles including one-pagers and strip profiles, and Industry landscape pages.
- Developed Valuations as well as created, analyzed various financial models, and conducted financing, benchmarking, and Proforma analysis.
- Maintained various Trading and Transactions comp set across multiple industries across Oil and Gas, Power and Utilities, and Metals and Mining.
- Monitored and evaluated potential exit alternatives and was involved in the execution of Industry related work products such as Commodity Deck.
- Used various Databases such as Capital IQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Factiva, Merger Market, and Wood Mackenzie in daily tasks.
Consultant–Valuation FSI Team
Deloitte USI
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed in-depth valuations for Private Equity Funds and Venture Capital Funds across various securities such as Common Equity, Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares.
- Built Valuation and Financial Models using appropriate methodologies such as Market Approach, Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Option Pricing Model, Scenario Based Analysis, Contingency Claim analysis, and Market Transaction Models.
- Performed various Engagements under IRC 409(A), Purchase Price Allocation & Goodwill Impairment testing to support the Audit team.
- Reported and presented analysis through report writing and maintained close coordination with various senior managers and MDs in the USA.
Education
M.Sc. (Master of Science) - Finance
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India01.2021
Bachelor of Laws , LLB - External
University of London
London, United Kingdom01.2021
Master’s in Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University - Institute of Distance and Open Learning
Mumbai, India01.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University - Thakur College
Mumbai, India01.2018
Timeline
Manager-Corporate Finance & Investments
CleanEdge Resources
06.2024 - Current
Manager–M&A Strategy, Corporate Development Team
CMS Infosystem
07.2023 - 04.2024
Analyst–Investment Banking NET Team
Bank of America
04.2022 - 06.2023
Consultant–Valuation FSI Team
Deloitte USI
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Laws , LLB - External
University of London
Master’s in Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University - Institute of Distance and Open Learning
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University - Thakur College
M.Sc. (Master of Science) - Finance
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies