Corporate Development & Corporate Finance Professional

About This Role

We are looking for a highly driven and analytically sharp Corporate Development & Corporate Finance Professional to work at the heart of our financial and strategic operations. This role sits within the Corporate Development and Finance team and reports directly to the AVP – Corporate Strategy, with close collaboration with the founding team. You will play a pivotal role in driving M&A transactions, managing investor relations, overseeing MIS and P&L reporting, evaluating investments, and supporting IPO readiness. This role is best suited for someone with deep finance and accounting fundamentals, exceptional Excel and data analytics skills, and the ability to operate confidently in high-stakes, senior stakeholder environments.

What You’ll Do:

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Lead and support end-to-end M&A transactions including deal origination, due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring

Prepare and review transaction documents, financial models, and investment memos

Coordinate with legal, finance, and business teams to ensure seamless deal execution

Track post-merger integration milestones and report on deal outcomes

Investor Relations

Manage investor communications and participate in fundraising activities

Develop and maintain pitch decks, business updates, and performance narratives

Manage end-to-end investor relations workflows including outreach, data room management, and follow-through

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors

MIS & Reporting

Own and manage the Management Information System (MIS) to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Prepare periodic financial and operational reports for leadership and board review

Design and maintain dashboards that track key business and financial metrics

Support timely updates for internal and external stakeholders through structured reporting

P&L Management

Monitor and analyse P&L performance across business units

Identify variances, flag risks, and recommend corrective actions

Partner with business heads to drive P&L accountability and cost efficiency

Investments

Evaluate strategic investment opportunities through rigorous financial analysis and due diligence

Build and maintain financial models to assess ROI, IRR, and risk-return profiles

Prepare investment recommendations and present findings to the leadership team

IPO Readiness & Capital Markets

Support IPO preparation activities including regulatory filings, financial disclosures, and investor roadshows

Coordinate with bankers, legal counsel, and auditors through the IPO process

Contribute to equity story development and communication materials for capital markets

Strategic Planning

Support preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP)

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities

Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and business performance analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to drive strategic and financial initiatives

Liaise with relevant teams to validate hypotheses and drive data-backed solutions

Special Projects & Growth Initiatives (Performance-Based)

Work on high-impact, ad-hoc strategic and financial initiatives directly with the founding team

Take ownership of projects aimed at scaling processes and improving operational and financial efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

3–6 years of experience in corporate development, corporate finance, investment banking, or related roles

Mandatory background in one of the following:

CA + MBA or CFA + MBA from a Tier-1 institution (IIM A/B/C/L/K/I, MDI-G, SPJain, IMT, FMS, XLRI, or IIFT)

Front-end consulting at Big 4 (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG), Oliver Wyman, or Booz Allen Hamilton

Founder’s Office or Corporate Finance team at a Series A or later-stage B2B startup, working directly with the founder or CFO

Bachelor’s from IIT, BITS, SRCC, St. Stephen’s, Xaviers, Presidency, or equivalent Tier-1 institutions

Strong academic performance throughout

Extremely strong hands-on proficiency in Excel — financial modelling, scenario analysis, MIS dashboards, and complex data manipulation

Strong data analytics capabilities — ability to derive actionable insights from large, multi-source datasets

Deep and applied knowledge of finance and accounting fundamentals — P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, valuations, and capital structure

Ability to analyse and interpret data across multiple business functions with a high degree of accuracy and rigour

Nice to Have:

Prior experience in the fintech, rewards, or loyalty industry is a strong plus

Prior exposure to investor relations, fundraising support, or M&A transactions

Experience contributing to AOP, LRP, or long-term strategic planning cycles

Hands-on experience with IPO preparation or capital markets transactions

Familiarity with scaling operations in a high-growth startup environment

What Makes You a Strong Fit:

You bring deep financial acumen and take strong ownership of your work

You are extremely comfortable working with large datasets and building complex financial models in Excel

You communicate clearly and confidently with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and adapt quickly

You are structured in your thinking, rigorous in your analysis, and detail-oriented in execution

You follow through on commitments and drive initiatives to completion

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of corporate development, finance, and strategic execution — directly influencing how the organisation grows, transacts, and makes high-stakes decisions. Your work will drive M&A outcomes, shape investor narratives, inform leadership choices, and support the organisation’s journey toward capital markets readiness.

Why Join Us

Work directly with the founding team on high-impact financial and strategic initiatives

Gain deep exposure to M&A, investor relations, IPO readiness, and board-level reporting

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skillset

Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-driven work environment

Clear career advancement through ownership-driven projects

Health insurance and employee benefits

A platform to contribute directly to organisational growth and scaling