Adfactors PR - Senior Account Director - Capital Markets Advisory Practice - IPO

Job Description:

Senior Account Director Capital Markets IPO Advisory | Adfactors PR | Mumbai & Delhi

Experience: 7 to 10 years

We are seeking a senior advisory leader to build and lead our Capital Markets Advisory practice, with a primary focus on IPOs. This mandate is specifically designed for legal professionals who have worked in capital markets, securities law, or corporate advisory capacities.

About the Role:

This is a leadership-level opportunity for a legal expert ready to transition into or expand within the strategic communications and advisory space. You will work directly with promoters, boards, and C-suite leadership teams, shaping the reputation and market positioning of companies preparing for their public market journey.

Role & Responsibilities:

Strategic IPO Advisory:

- Advise IPO-bound companies on building corporate and investor brands through strategic positioning.

- Counsel C-suite executives on communicating the equity story effectively within regulatory guardrails.

- Partner with promoters and leadership teams to build relationship capital with media and market stakeholders, and enable them to communicate their business narrative with clarity and conviction.

- Develop communication plans and story banks grounded in internal and external research to achieve defined communication objectives.

- Design crisis preparedness frameworks, plans, and protocols to identify and mitigate potential reputation risks.

- Monitor traditional and social media environments to assess and pre-empt reputation risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

- Advise clients on managing digital assets including websites, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, and geo-discovery platforms to support Pre-IPO and IPO communication programmes.

- Mobilize specialist teams across Adfactors PR to deliver integrated solutions aligned with client objectives.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

We are specifically seeking professionals from:

- Law firms with a capital markets or securities law practice

- In-house legal counsel at listed or IPO-bound companies

- Corporate lawyers with exposure to SEBI regulations, DRHP processes, or capital markets advisory

- Legal professionals who have straddled advisory, communication, or investor relations work alongside their legal practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies:

- Executive Presence

- Business Acumen

- Reputation & Crisis Management

- AI & Digital Fluency

- Commercial Orientation

- Team Leadership

- Due Diligence Orientation

- P&L Management

- Agility & Adaptability.