General Manager - Investor Relations & M&A

Job Purpose:

To lead the Investor Relations (IR) function while actively supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) initiatives. The role will focus on building a strong investment narrative, managing investor relationships, and supporting inorganic growth strategies, including deal evaluation, execution, and communication.

Company Background:

A leading Indian specialty chemicals company engaged in the custom synthesis and manufacturing of high-value specialty chemicals having application in the Agrochemicals, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care industry and performance materials catering to a diversified global customer base across polymer additives, pigments & dyes and electronic chemicals.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Relations & Capital Markets:

- Experience leading end-to-end Investor Relations strategy for a listed organization.

- Strong track record of managing earnings calls, investor meetings, analyst interactions, and roadshows.

- Ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and research houses.

- Expertise in preparing investor presentations, annual reports, earnings materials, and market disclosures.

- Capability to effectively communicate business performance, strategy, and growth outlook to the investment community.

Strategy Communication & Positioning:

- Ability to articulate and simplify complex business strategies into a compelling investment narrative.

- Experience partnering with CXOs and Board members on external stakeholder communication.

- Proven track record in enhancing company visibility, market perception, and valuation positioning.

- Ability to ensure consistency and clarity across all external communication channels.

M&A Strategy & Execution:

- Experience identifying and evaluating acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities.

- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and transaction structuring capabilities.

- Hands-on involvement in due diligence, negotiations, and deal execution processes.

- Ability to manage external advisors, investment bankers, legal teams, and internal stakeholders.

- Experience supporting post-merger integration and tracking value creation from completed transactions.

Market Intelligence & Insights:

- Ability to track industry trends, competitive landscape, and investor sentiment.

- Experience conducting peer benchmarking and valuation analysis.

- Strong understanding of market expectations and key shareholder concerns.

- Capability to provide actionable insights into leadership for strategic decision-making.

- Knowledge of sector-specific trends, particularly within manufacturing, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or process industries.

Compliance & Governance:

- Strong understanding of SEBI regulations, listing obligations, and disclosure requirements.

- Experience managing quarterly earnings releases and stock exchange filings.

- Ability to ensure accuracy, governance, and transparency in all investor communications.

- Experience collaborating with legal, compliance, and finance teams on regulatory matters.

- Strong awareness of corporate governance best practices and risk management frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:

- Ability to work closely with Finance, Strategy, Business Heads, Legal, and Compliance teams.

- Experience serving as a bridge between business operations and external stakeholders.

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple functions.

- Proven capability in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams.

Qualification & Experience:

- CA, MBA (Finance), CFA, or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.

- 12 - 15 years of relevant experience across Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, M&A, Strategy, Investment Banking, or Equity Research.

- Experience within listed manufacturing, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical, or process industry organizations.

- Demonstrated exposure to institutional investors, analysts, rating agencies, and investment bankers.

- Experience engaging with global investors and managing international stakeholder relationships.