Senior Associate - Founder's office

*Key Responsibilities *

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*Preferred Qualifications *

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. **