Head – Investor Relations & Capital Strategy

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Head – Investor Relations & Capital Strategy will spearhead the organization’s efforts in equity fundraising, institutional investor engagement, and capital markets strategy. This senior leadership role is responsible for positioning the company within domestic and global investment networks, driving strategic investment rounds, managing relationships with private equity and venture capital firms, and preparing the organization for a public listing. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is critical in shaping the company's growth trajectory through effective capital market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capital Raising & Equity Transactions:
  Drive equity fundraising initiatives, manage strategic investments, and oversee capital structuring. Develop and pitch the corporate growth narrative to Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Growth Equity investors. Manage transaction advisors, merchant bankers, legal teams, and diligence processes during equity rounds. Structure transaction decks, financial models, valuation analyses, and investment memoranda.

• IPO Readiness & Capital Markets Strategy:
  Prepare the company for initial public offering (IPO) by leading the Equity Capital Markets (ECM) readiness process, including Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) preparation, positioning, and merchant banker selection. Organize and lead investor roadshows, analyst meetings, and investor conferences. Establish post-IPO investor relations frameworks, quarterly earnings release processes, and shareholder communication protocols.

• Institutional Investor & PE/VC Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional equity investors, growth funds, and impact investors, particularly in sectors such as Agriculture, Fintech, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure. Act as the primary contact for existing equity partners, managing board presentations, investor reporting, and cap table management. Coordinate due diligence processes for prospective institutional investors.

• Strategic Narrative & Positioning:
  Articulate the company's integrated business model and growth platform across key verticals. Benchmark organizational performance against domestic public peers using key operating and financial metrics. Align senior leadership, promoters, and the board on capital markets positioning and equity storytelling.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications:

  • MBA in Finance or Strategy from a top-tier business school or equivalent.
  • Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, or relevant postgraduate certifications are preferred.

• Technical Skills & Experience:

  • 10–16 years of experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Investment Banking (ECM/M&A), or Growth Private Equity investment management.
  • Proven track record in leading mid-to-late stage equity fundraising rounds or executing IPOs.
  • Strong network within domestic and international PE/VC funds, growth equity investors, and capital markets intermediaries.
  • Deep domain exposure in sectors such as Agri-tech, Supply Chain Logistics, Asset-heavy Platforms, B2B Marketplaces, or Financial Services/NBFCs.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, pitch creation, and executive communication.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage complex negotiations.
• Proficiency in preparing investor presentations, financial reports, and regulatory filings.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence senior management and board members.

Experience

• 10 to 16 years of relevant experience in investor relations, corporate development, investment banking, or growth PE.
• Demonstrated success in capital raising, IPO execution, and managing institutional investor relationships.

Environment

• The role is based in Mumbai, India.
• The work environment involves high-level strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with external financial and legal advisors.
• The position may require occasional travel for investor meetings, roadshows, and industry conferences.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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