Senior Associate - Founder's office

*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.

*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. **