Department Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Designation Senior Manager
Location Bangalore
Reporting To SVP – Corporate Strategy
Role Overview
This role will work closely with the SVP – Corporate Strategy to drive corporate development initiatives, strategic planning, fundraising support, and investor relations at Simpliwork Offices. The incumbent will play a critical role in shaping strategic narratives, strengthening financial discipline, and acting as a bridge between strategy, finance, leadership, and investors.
The role demands strong financial acumen, structured thinking, and the ability to operate in ambiguity while managing multiple high-impact workstreams in a fast-growing organization.
Role & Responsibilities
New Business opportunities:
- Partner with the SVP – Corporate Strategy across strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Prepare competitor and industry landscape analyses, including benchmarking and market updates.
- Own and continuously refine the corporate business deck, ensuring alignment with current offerings, strategy, and performance.
- Build and maintain robust financial models for business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
- Track execution of the AOP, business plan, and strategic initiatives in coordination with cross-functional teams; highlight risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Support evaluation of new business opportunities, partnerships, and inorganic initiatives as required.
Support the fund-raise and management & Investor relations:
- Create and update investor presentations and monthly investor updates
- Conduct detailed financial due diligence, including reviewing financial statements, cash flow projections, capital structure, and valuations.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements throughout the due diligence process.
- Build and manage data room for due diligence and investor inquiries
- Manage internal and external data MIS and ensure that the overall data room is comprehensive, correct, and timely updated
- Liaise with the finance team for timely completion and submission of MIS and manage the investor queries
- Assist the senior leadership team in managing relationships with current investors and prospective investors
- Prepare and present data on cost optimization initiatives and present them monthly to investors
- Stay up to date with market trends, regulations, and industry best practices to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
Skillset required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other financial modeling software.
- Proven track record of solving ambiguous business problems
- Data-driven, can-do mindset
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to drive projects forward.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, tax laws, and financial reporting standards in the real estate sector.
- Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Hustlers who love solving problems and like to think strategically and have great organizational skills.
Experience (Years) required
- Minimum 6-7 years of relevant experience – investment banking, corporate development in a start-up (sell-side/investor relations) or Financial Due Diligence team within a Big4 Audit firm
Qualification
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory
- CFA or Tier-1/2 MBA will have an advantage
