Vice President - Corporate Development and Investor Relations (PSS07667)

Job Title: Vice President - Corporate Development and Investor Relations

Location: Bangalore

About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Vice President - Corporate Development and Investor Relations for a well-known, fast-growing D2C brand organisation.

Role Objective: Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Founders and senior leadership, the candidate will be responsible for managing investor relations, supporting capital raises, and leading IPO readiness initiatives. This role is critical in shaping the narrative with investors, driving transparency, and building long-term credibility in capital markets.

Job Description-

Investor Communication & Management

Act as the primary liaison between the company and its VC/PE investors.
Develop and present investor updates, board presentations, and business performance summaries.
Build a consistent narrative around company performance, vision, and strategic direction.
Manage ongoing relationships with financial stakeholders and proactively address queries.

Fundraising & Capital Markets Support

Assist in the preparation of pitch decks, financial models, and investor data rooms.
Extensive support to the CFO and Founders through fundraising processes.
Working and coordinating with lawyers and consultants to ensure the closure of Agreements and legal documents pertaining to round raises.
Manage external parties, including bankers, legal teams, and due diligence partners.
Facilitating the secondary round raise process between investors

IPO Planning & Execution

Lead the company’s IPO readiness initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and advisors.
Coordinate inputs for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) and public disclosures.
Prepare investor roadshows, manage analyst briefings, and drive SEBI/regulatory compliance.
Build robust internal processes aligned with public market standards in financial reporting and governance.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Insights

Track and analyse peer performance, valuation benchmarks, and investor sentiment.
Synthesize market feedback and inform strategic decisions for investor positioning.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain accurate and up-to-date investor communication, cap table records, and compliance documents.
Building metrics based on the round documentation and ensuring compliance with the same.
Ensure all interactions are aligned with the company’s governance framework and confidentiality norms.
Contribute to building a best-in-class investor relations function.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance), or CFA.
10–15 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in investor relations or investment banking.

Experience

Experience in a VC/PE-backed startup environment is essential.
Exposure to IPO preparation and capital markets is highly desirable.
Strong track record in managing investor relationships and board-level communication.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Financial acumen combined with the ability to simplify complex information.
Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a high ownership mindset.

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