Business Development Executive

Company Description

FinValue Advisors is a trusted advisory partner specializing in designing evidence-based policy interventions to improve the financial health of underserved communities. Their programs focus on inclusive finance, green finance, and climate finance to benefit women, youth, and MSMEs. The company is located in Lucknow and collaborates with governments, donors, and FSPs.

Role Description

We seek a Business Development Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be supporting FinValue's growth and operational efficiency by focusing on three key areas: business development, project support, and knowledge management.

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Executive at our Lucknow office. Interested candidates may send a CV and a cover letter to info@finvalue.org.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Strategy

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities

   by scouting and tracking tenders, EoIs, RFPs, and RFQs across various tendering platforms and donor websites.

• Conduct thorough analysis

   of potential opportunities and provide clear 

  Go/No-Go recommendations for further analysis by BD Lead

  .

• Support the full proposal lifecycle,

  including drafting proposals, capability statements, and pitch decks.

• Proactively identify potential partners and consultants

   to support and grow our network and complement the project requirements.

• Maintain and update essential business development databases

   and repositories of proposals, templates, CVs, and project references.

• Perform detailed data analysis

   to inform the decision-making for business development

2. Project & Operational Support

• Provide comprehensive support for consulting projects

  , including desk and primary research, data analysis, and preparing presentations.

• Assist in project planning and implementation

  , ensuring smooth coordination with internal teams (finance, HR, and technical).

• Liaise with external consultants and organizations

   for both new and existing projects.

3. Research & Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the creation of high-quality knowledge products

  , such as reports, presentations, blogs, and policy briefs.

• Support the Knowledge Management team

   in developing compelling website content and publications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in business development, consulting, or working with donor-funded projects

• Strong analytical skills

   with a keen eye for detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

   in English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

   (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks

   and meet tight deadlines

• Experience with donor and partner mapping

  , landscape assessments, and opportunity analysis will be preferred

• Familiarity with various research and business development tools is a plus

This role is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work across different teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential for the success of this profile.