Sanlayan Technologies - Associate - Corporate Development & Investments

Description:

About Sanlayan:

Sanlayan is building Indias fastest-growing vertically integrated strategic electronics company. Founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by top-tier Indian VCs, Sanlayan designs and develops advanced electronic systems including radar, electronic warfare, and mission-critical avionics.

We dont just build fast, we build with intent. Together with the Armed Forces, DRDO, DPSUs, MSMEs, and now through our two subsidiaries, were shaping the future of Indian defence and aerospace. Our proprietary platform streamlines design-to-deployment, enabling rapid, high-impact execution.

What Sanlayan offers:

When you join Sanlayan, you are strengthening Bharats strategic self-reliance, one indigenous capability at a time. You will be moving at a lightning speed, fuelled by purpose, resilience, and the urgency of national interest.

At Sanlayan, we empower you to build a career of impact and purpose. You will shape the future of India's Defence. We invest in our people so they can deliver their best for Bharat with:

A unique growth journey tailored to your ambition

An inclusive, high-performance culture where you can thrive

A spirit of innovation powered by collaboration and curiosity

Direct access to inspiring leaders who help you go beyond

Derived from the Sanskrit word for "fusion", Sanlayan embodies the non-linear combination of ideas and execution to create exponential outcomes. At Sanlayan, fusion isnt a buzzword, its our operating principle. We bring together engineering excellence, precise execution, and a collaborative ecosystem to deliver purposeful innovation

Key Responsibilities:

- Deal Sourcing: Identify and screen new technology / market opportunities through networking, market research, cold outreach, and industry events.

- Due Diligence: Perform in-depth analysis, market sizing, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and valuation.

- Investment Support: Prepare investment memos, presentations, and support deal negotiation/execution.

- Research & Strategy: Develop investment theses, research emerging trends, and contribute to firm strategy.

- Investor Relations: Assist with fundraising efforts and investor reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Analytical Skills: Financial modeling, data interpretation, valuation.

- Networking: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with founders, end users, and industry experts.

- Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge in Defence Tech is a plus

- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Passion for startups, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity.

- Experience: Background in venture capital, investment banking, consulting, tech, or relevant operational roles.