Senior Strategist - CEO Office

4S Advisory; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

4S Advisory in Bengaluru seeks a senior professional to join the CEO's office to lead Strategy, Fundraising and Investor Relations. You will partner with the founding team to shape growth and secure funds for expansion, while building strong investor relationships.

Responsibilities include formulating growth and fundraising strategies, preparing decks, coordinating due diligence, negotiating deals, and tracking market trends.

Qualifications

• MBA or CA with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven fundraising and investor relations experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive investor relationships.
• Results-driven with a track record of successful fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategies aligned with the company vision and coordinate with the senior leadership.
• Create and execute fundraising strategies across diverse channels including VC, PE, debt, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage investor relations: cultivate relationships and provide performance updates to investors.
• Prepare fundraising materials: investment decks and collaborating with internal teams for information.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and ensure documentation is accurate and available.
• Lead negotiations with investors to secure favorable terms and work with legal teams to close deals.
• Monitor market trends to refine fundraising and investor relations strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Investor relations

Finance

Communication

Deal structuring

Education

MBA/CA

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Client''s team in CEO''s office to lead Strategy, Fundraising and Investor Relations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building organizational growth strategy with founding team, securing funds for our growth initiatives and building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with investors.

Responsibilities

• 1. Develop and Implement Growth Strategies:
  • Create comprehensive growth strategies aligned with the company''s vision and work with senior leadership team of the organization in the developing BU detailed strategic plans
  • Overseeing the execution of organizational strategy and key initiatives
  • Stakeholder relationship with senior leadership, key partners and customers
• 2. Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies:
  • Create comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the company''s growth plans.
  • Identify and pursue diverse fundraising channels, including venture capital, private equity, debt equity and strategic partnerships.
• 3. Manage Investor Relations:
  • Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with current and potential investors.
  • Regularly communicate with investors to provide updates on company performance and address inquiries.
• 4. Prepare Fundraising Materials:
  • Develop and prepare compelling investment presentations, pitch decks, and other fundraising materials.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant financial and strategic information.
• 5. Due Diligence:
  • Coordinate due diligence processes for potential investors.
  • Ensure all required documentation and information are readily available and accurate.
• 6. Negotiate and Close Deals:
  • Lead negotiations with potential investors to secure favorable terms for the company.
  • Work closely with legal teams to finalize and close fundraising deals.
• 7. Stay Informed on Market Trends:
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
  • Utilize insights to enhance fundraising and investor relations strategies.

Requirements

• MBA/CA - 3 years of post qualification experience.
• Proven experience in fundraising and investor relations, preferably in a start up environment.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with investors.
• Results-driven with a track record of successful fundraising.