Associate -strategy, M&A, Investor relation & PR

Job Description

Associate Strategy,M&A, Investors relation & PR

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 1–2 Years
Education: MBA / PGDM from Tier-1 Institutes (Preferred: IIMs, ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, FMS, IITs, Top Global Schools)

About the Company

We are a listed emerging high-growth aerospace and precision manufacturing company catering to global customers across aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced engineering sectors. With expanding international operations and strategic growth initiatives, the company is building a next-generation platform focused on technology-led manufacturing excellence, strategic partnerships, and global scale.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Head – Investor Relations, Strategy, Public Relations & M&A, providing unmatched exposure across corporate strategy, capital markets, media communication, and transaction execution.

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-potential candidate with strong analytical ability, communication skills, and business acumen to join our Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations team.

The role is designed for individuals aspiring to build a career in:

• Corporate Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Finance
• Investor relations
• Corporate Communications / Public Relations

The selected candidate will work closely with leadership and gain hands-on exposure to strategic decision-making, investor interactions, media engagement, business expansion initiatives, and deal evaluation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy

• Support strategic planning initiatives, business expansion studies, and market opportunity assessments.
• Conduct industry research across aerospace, defence, precision engineering, and manufacturing sectors.
• Assist leadership in preparing strategic presentations and board materials.
• Analyze global industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Assist in identifying and evaluating acquisition/JV opportunities.
• Conduct preliminary financial and strategic analysis of target companies.
• Support preparation of investment notes, teasers, and transaction materials.
• Coordinate with bankers, consultants, legal advisors, and other stakeholders during deal processes.

Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

• Support preparation of investor presentations, earnings materials, annual reports, and shareholder communication documents.
• Assist in organizing investor meetings, analyst calls, roadshows, and conferences.
• Track market developments, peer performance, and analyst coverage.
• Help prepare management briefing notes and market intelligence reports.

Coordinate with internal teams for collection and analysis of business and financial information

Public Relations & Media

• Support development of external communication narratives and media engagement strategies.
• Assist in drafting press releases, leadership communication notes, and corporate messaging.
• Track media coverage and industry developments relevant to the company.

Candidate Profile

• MBA / PGDM from a Tier-1 institution with strong academic credentials.
• 1–2 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, equity research, corporate strategy, investor relations, startups, or financial services preferred.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and business models.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• High ownership mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong curiosity towards global businesses, capital markets, and manufacturing sectors.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to work on live M&A and international partnership opportunities.
• Exposure to investors, analysts, media, and global stakeholders.
• Steep learning curve across finance, strategy, communications, and business development.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully in building a globally scalable aerospace manufacturing platform.

Ideal Candidate Traits

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Highly driven and intellectually curious
• Strong communicators and structured thinkers
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and dynamic environments
• Passionate about strategy, finance, and business development
• Interested in building a long-term career in corporate leadership functions