ROLE MANDATE:

Director - Global Capital Markets & Strategy:

Reports to: Managing Director

Role Overview:

We are seeking a senior leader to drive the companys global capital markets strategy, investor franchise, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth agenda. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to top management and global stakeholders.

The company is on a defined growth trajectory scaling from a current AUM of 35,000 Cr to 1,00,000 Cr by 2030 and 2,00,000 Cr by 2034, with a parallel ambition of taking market capitalisation from 21,000 Cr today to 1,00,000 Cr by 2034.

The incumbent will have a seat at the table within the strategy team and core management group, helping shape and deliver this growth with meaningful wealth creation alongside the journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Investor Induction (5,000-7,000 Cr):

- Lead the process to onboard a strategic partner acquiring a 2025% stake in the company.

- Mandate already awarded to: Citibank and Jefferies.

- Drive global investor engagement across Japan, UAE, and the US.

- Position the company in line with recent marquee sector transactions (e.g., Sammaan Capital, Shriram Finance, Avendus transactions).

2. Transformation & Strategic Growth:

- Work closely with consulting partners: Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company.

- Support enterprise-wide transformation across technology, data science, and AI-led initiatives.

- Align capital strategy with the long-term growth roadmap.

3. M&A and Corporate Development:

- Evaluate and execute strategic M&A opportunities across gold loans, affordable housing, and unsecured lending / fintech.

- Work on an active deal pipeline and drive execution of value-accretive opportunities.

4. Housing Finance - Capital Raise & IPO:

- Lead private equity fundraising for the housing finance business.

- Drive IPO readiness and listing execution.

5. Global Debt Capital Markets (DCM):

- The company intends to raise a USD bond in the international markets every year to fund its lending growth; the incumbent will own this annual issuance program end-to-end.

- End-to-end ownership of issuance including investor engagement, roadshows, pricing, and execution.

- Coordinate each year with the appointed global banking partners (such as Citibank, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank) to take the bond to market.

- Build and manage relationships with global rating agencies such as Moodys and Fitch Ratings, among others to secure and sustain the ratings required for repeat issuance.

- Build a strong global fixed income investor base and ensure repeat market access.

6. Equity Investor Relations & Institutional Franchise:

- Drive an increase in institutional shareholding and investor quality.

- Build and manage relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and brokerage houses.

- Lead earnings calls, investor days, and ongoing investor communication.

- Conduct international investor outreach across Singapore, Hong Kong, and the US.

Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience across investment banking, capital markets, investor relations, or strategy.

- Strong global exposure and relationships with institutional investors and financial sponsors.

- Proven track record in fundraising (debt/equity), M&A, and strategic transactions.

- Experience in NBFCs, financial services, or banking preferred.

- Experience within a Fixed Income Group covering Banks and NBFCs at an Investment Banking Division will be an added advantage.

- Ability to operate in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with board-level visibility.

Why This Role:

- Direct impact on shaping a scaled, future-ready NBFC platform.

- Ownership of global capital access and marquee strategic transactions.

- Opportunity to work with top-tier global banks, investors, and consultants.