Company: Adfactors PR | Role: Pre-IPO advisory | Location: Mumbai & Delhi
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned communications leader to head our IPO & Capital Markets Communications practice. This is a senior, client-facing role demanding deep expertise in financial communications, a commanding presence with C-suite stakeholders, and a proven track record of driving high-profile mandates across the equity capital markets landscape.
The ideal candidate brings strategic acumen honed across public relations, management consulting, financial journalism, or allied advisory environments — and has navigated the complexities of IPO storytelling, regulatory sensitivities, and investor narratives at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Client Management
- Lead end-to-end communication strategy for IPO-bound and listed companies, from pre-filing positioning through listing and post-IPO sustenance.
- Serve as the primary strategic advisor to company leadership, boards, and promoter groups on communications, reputation, and narrative development.
- Build and manage senior client relationships, acting as a trusted counsel during high-stakes, time-sensitive transactions.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities; lead pitches, proposals, and capability presentations for prospective IPO and capital markets mandates.
Communications & Messaging
- Develop and own the communications architecture — IPO equity story, key messages, analyst and investor narratives, and media positioning frameworks.
- Oversee production of high-quality communication materials: DRHP communication strategy, offer documents, press releases, management commentary, investor presentations, and spokesperson platforms.
- Provide strategic counsel on disclosure obligations, SEBI communication guidelines, and compliance considerations during the IPO process.
- Lead crisis preparedness planning and real-time advisory during sensitive periods including pre-IPO quiet periods, price band announcements, and listing day events.
Stakeholder & Media Relations
- Cultivate and leverage senior-level relationships with financial, business, and capital markets media.
- Drive media strategy and oversee spokesperson preparation, media briefings, and proactive engagement with key financial journalists and editors.
- Engage with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and stock exchanges to ensure communications are aligned with transaction timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Represent the practice and the firm at industry forums, conferences, and client events.
Team & Practice Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Contribute to thought leadership, practice capability building, and development of proprietary methodologies and tools for IPO communications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including corporate communications, digital, and public affairs practices.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to simplify complex financial narratives for diverse stakeholder audiences.
- Deep understanding of India's capital markets ecosystem — SEBI regulations, IPO processes, DRHP requirements, and listing norms.
- Established network with financial, business, and capital markets media; investment banking and legal advisory communities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority mandates under pressure with absolute confidentiality and discretion.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling, precise narratives under tight timelines.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with experience building and scaling practice areas.
- Commercial orientation — ability to identify opportunities, shape mandates, and contribute to revenue growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 12–18 years of progressive experience in public relations, strategic communications, management consulting, financial journalism, or capital markets advisory.
- Demonstrable track record of leading IPO, M&A, or capital markets communications mandates.
- Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a reputed PR/communications agency, consulting firm, financial institution, or media organisation preferred.
Disclaimer: We value considered applications. Those who have read this brief carefully, understand the scope of this role, and are genuinely aligned with its requirements are encouraged to apply. Only Mumbai-based candidates or those open to relocation will be considered.
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