Corporate Development Associate – Founder’s Office

A trusted global cloud based tech provider for several Fortune 500 companies worldwide, offering a comprehensive suite of tech solutions for the logistics industry.

Job Title: Corporate Development Associate Founders Office

Location: Mumbai, Thane

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic professional to join the Founders Office as a Corporate Development Associate. This role will directly support the Founders in driving key strategic initiatives, including M&A, market research, business analytics, competitive intelligence, and high-impact decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a sharp business acumen, and the ability to navigate cross-functional coordination at the highest levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Work closely with CEO and CFO to assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential M&A opportunities, including due diligence, financial modelling, and integration planning.

Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the development and execution of long-term corporate strategies and growth initiatives with respective group heads while working closely with the founders.

Market & Competitive Research: Conduct in-depth industry analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking to provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

Business Analytics: Develop dashboards, models, and reports to analyse business performance and highlight key trends.

Strategic Meetings & Advisory: Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for key internal and external strategic meetings; provide advisory support to the Founders based on research and analysis.

Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with teams across business, finance, strategy, and operations to drive execution of strategic projects.

Investor & Stakeholder Engagement: Support investor relations and stakeholder communications, including preparing pitch decks, business cases, and financial reports.

Special Projects: Take on high-impact projects as needed, working on new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and operational improvements.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Masters degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. Holds an MBA from a top-ranked business school.

3-6 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or a similar high-impact role.

Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in preparing executive-level reports and documents.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high levels of autonomy.

Experience in working with Founders, CXOs, or leadership teams is a plus.

High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to handle sensitive information.