LEAD School
Website:
leadschool.in
Job details:
Role: Head Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About The Role: The Head – Investor Relations & Corporate Development will work closely with the CFO, Founders and senior leadership to drive investor engagement, corporate development, strategic initiatives, and business performance. The role will act as a key interface between investors, leadership, Finance, and other stakeholders, while supporting fundraising (equity and debt), M&A, strategic investments, and high-impact business initiatives.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Investor Relations:
● Own relationships and engagement with existing and prospective investors, shareholders, and financial stakeholders.
● Lead preparation of investor updates, board materials, investor presentations, MIS, and performance reports.
● Develop and communicate LEAD’s business narrative, growth drivers, financial performance, and key metrics.
● Track investor feedback, industry trends, competitor performance, and valuation benchmarks.
● Maintain investor databases, sector intelligence, and investor communication repositories.
Corporate Development & Strategy
● Support CFO, Founders and leadership on strategic planning, M&A, investments, partnerships, and inorganic growth opportunities.
● Identify and evaluate potential acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.
● Conduct market, sector, competitor, commercial, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
● Support due diligence, transaction evaluation, and preparation of investment/management presentations.
● Build financial models, business cases, and valuation analyses including DCF, comparable companies, and precedent transactions.
Fundraising & Strategic Projects
● Support fundraising and capital-raising initiatives, including investor decks, financial models, projections, data rooms, and transaction materials.
● Work closely with Finance, Legal, bankers, investors, and other external advisors on strategic transactions.
● Drive high-priority Founder’s Office projects from analysis through execution.
● Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives.
● Translate complex financial and business information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
EXPERIENCE
● Educational Background: MBA/PGDM from a reputed Tier-1 institute, preferably Finance, Strategy, or related discipline.
● Professional Experience: 6–10 years of experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, PE/VC, or similar roles.
● Experience working with Founders, CXOs, investors, or Board-level stakeholders.
● Strong exposure to financial modelling, valuation, fundraising, M&A, or strategic investments preferred.
● Experience in a high-growth Technology/EdTech/New-age organisation is an advantage.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Functional
● Strong understanding of Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, and Strategy.
● Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
● Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills.
● Strong analytical, valuation, and business acumen.
● Excellent communication, research, and project management skills
Leadership & Behavioral Skills
● Strategic thinker with a strong ownership and execution mindset.
● Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
● Strong problem-solving and structured-thinking abilities.
● High maturity, attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
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