Position Summary & Scope
The Assistant Manager Corporate Strategy plays a pivotal role in supporting the leadership team on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, business planning, and performance improvement programs. The role involves conducting research, analyzing data, developing insights, and preparing executive-level presentations to enable informed decision-making and long-term business growth.
Areas of Responsibility (Key Result Areas)
1. Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Support the development and execution of the company's annual and long-term strategic plans.
- Conduct detailed industry, competitor, and market analyses to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Analyze business performance, financial models, and KPIs to track progress against strategic objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.
2. Business Research & Insights
- Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for the leadership team and Board.
- Benchmark company performance against peers and industry standards.
- Develop business cases for new initiatives, partnerships, or diversification opportunities.
3. Strategic Projects & Transformation
- Assist in managing key organizational projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Coordinate with business units to implement strategic initiatives and track deliverables.
- Support M&A evaluation activities from target screening to due diligence coordination.
4. Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing notes for CXO-level discussions.
- Collaborate closely with finance, business heads, and HR on strategic performance reviews.
- Provide analytical and project management support to the Head Corporate Strategy and CEO's office.
5. Special Projects:
- Taking on special projects assigned to gain experience and demonstrate their ability to handle increased responsibility.
Educational Qualifications Required
Relevant Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution
OR
- MBA (Strategy / Finance / General Management) or equivalent from a reputed institute.
- Postgraduates with 0 1 years experience / Graduate with 1- or 3 years experience of working in a strategy department of a large Corporate / Consulting organization / Chairman's office.
- Exposure to strategy execution or business transformation, or corporate finance is preferred.
