Senior Manager Equity Fund Raise & Investor Relations

Role & responsibilities

1. Capital Raising & Structuring

• Lead equity fundraising initiatives, including private placements, strategic investments, and institutional rounds
• Develop and execute capital strategy aligned with company growth plans
• Manage end-to-end fundraising lifecycle, including investor identification, pitch preparation, negotiations, and closure
• Build relationships with PE funds, investment banks, and institutional investors

2. IPO Readiness & Execution

• Drive IPO preparedness, including financial, governance, compliance, and regulatory alignment
• Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators
• Oversee preparation of DRHP / prospectus and related documentation
• Establish internal processes and controls required for a listed environment

3. Investor Relations (Pre- & Post-IPO)

• Develop and execute investor communication strategy
• Serve as the primary interface for investors, analysts, and stakeholders
• Prepare investor presentations, earnings materials, and board communication packs
• Ensure consistent messaging aligned with companys financial and strategic narrative

4. Valuation & Strategic Finance

• Lead company valuation exercises using multiple methodologies (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, etc.)
• Support M&A activities including due diligence, financial modeling, and transaction structuring
• Provide insights on value creation levers and capital allocation decisions
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic initiatives

5. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Ensure efficient capital deployment and cost of capital optimization
• Efficient upstreaming of Cash from SPVs to the parent company

6. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Alignment

• Collaborate with FP&A to align financial forecasts with strategic objectives
• Support scenario planning and stress testing for funding and liquidity
• Drive data-driven decision-making across the organization

Key Qualifications & Experience

• MBA (Finance)/ Chartered Accountant / /CFA /or equivalent qualification
• 6 to 10 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or similar fields
• Proven track record in:
• Equity fundraising/capital markets transactions
• IPO execution or listing readiness
• Investor relations
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and capital structuring
• Experience dealing with institutional investors, bankers, and regulators

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience in taking a company through IPO or a major fundraising phase
• Exposure to global capital markets and cross-border transactions
• Strong exposure to infrastructure, renewable energy, EV, or mobility industries