Senior Associate - Founder's office

Reports To: Co-Founder & CEO (with exposure to the Board)

Employment Type: Full-time | Onsite

Function: Strategy | Business Development | Fundraising | Special Projects

About Antino

Antino is a CMMI Level 5-certified digital transformation and technology consulting company with 400+ engineers, serving enterprise, government, and high-growth businesses across India, the US, the UAE, and the UK.

As we enter our next phase of growth, including institutional fundraising and global expansion, we are strengthening our Founder's Office to drive strategic initiatives, business development, investor readiness, and cross-functional execution.

Role Overview

This is a high-impact role that works directly with the Co-Founder & CEO on the company's most strategic priorities. As a Senior Associate - Founder's Office, you will help transform ideas into execution by driving initiatives across business development, fundraising, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

From preparing investor materials and client proposals to leading cross-functional projects and supporting executive decision-making, you'll play a critical role in helping the leadership team execute faster and more effectively.

This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy solving complex business problems, and aspire to build leadership capabilities in a fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development

• Prepare client proposals, presentations, pitch decks, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate proposal submissions and ensure timely follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track the business development pipeline and monitor key opportunities.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor research to support business growth initiatives.
• Support strategic account planning and assist leadership in enterprise sales pursuits.

2. Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Support fundraising activities through investor research and outreach preparation.
• Assist in preparing financial models, investor presentations, and fundraising materials.
• Maintain the investor pipeline and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Manage the data room and ensure all diligence documents remain updated and readily accessible.
• Coordinate with leadership, finance, and external stakeholders throughout the fundraising process.

3. Strategy & Special Projects

• Drive high-priority strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO from concept through execution.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple business teams.
• Structure business problems, develop business cases, and translate strategic decisions into executable action plans.
• Track project milestones, identify execution risks, and ensure timely closure.

4. Research & Executive Decision Support

• Conduct research on emerging markets, industries, competitors, and new business opportunities.
• Develop decision-ready analysis and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare Board presentations, leadership dashboards, executive reports, and briefing notes.
• Support the CEO in evaluating strategic partnerships, investments, and expansion opportunities.

5. CEO Office & Operational Excellence

• Manage the operating cadence of the CEO's Office, including leadership reviews, OKR tracking, and action-item management.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across departments and ensure timely follow-through.
• Represent the CEO in selected meetings, discussions, and strategic workstreams whenever required.
• Improve execution discipline by tracking priorities, removing bottlenecks, and ensuring accountability across teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Timely delivery of high-quality client proposals, presentations, and executive materials with minimal revisions.
• Consistent progress across business development and investor pipelines.
• Successful execution and closure of strategic projects within agreed timelines.
• Well-maintained investor data room and fundraising documentation.
• Effective coordination across departments, resulting in faster decision-making and execution.
• Increased leverage for the CEO by improving operational efficiency and reducing execution overhead.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Tier-1 institute (IIT, IIM, ISB, BITS or equivalent).

Experience

• 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Management Consulting
  • Investment Banking
  • Founder's Office
  • Chief of Staff
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Business Consulting
  • High-growth startup environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive presentations and business documents.
• Strong financial modelling and business analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional execution and follow-through.