Sr Manager - Corporate Development & Investor Relations

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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