Position Summary & Scope

The Deputy Manager - Corporate Strategy plays a pivotal role in supporting the leadership team on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, business planning, and performance improvement programs. The role involves conducting research, analyzing data, developing insights, and preparing executive-level presentations to enable informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

Areas of Responsibility (Key Result Areas)

1. Strategic Planning & Analysis

- Support the development and execution of the company's annual and long-term strategic plans.

- Conduct detailed industry, competitor, and market analyses to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

- Analyze business performance, financial models, and KPIs to track progress against strategic objectives.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.

2. Business Research & Insights

- Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for the leadership team and Board.

- Benchmark company performance against peers and industry standards.

- Develop business cases for new initiatives, partnerships, or diversification opportunities.

3. Strategic Projects & Transformation

- Assist in managing key organizational projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

- Coordinate with business units to implement strategic initiatives and track deliverables.

- Support M&A evaluation activities - from target screening to due diligence coordination.

4. Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing notes for CXO-level discussions.

- Collaborate closely with finance, business heads, and HR on strategic performance reviews.

- Provide analytical and project management support to the Head - Corporate Strategy and CEO's office.

5. Special Projects:

- Taking on special projects assigned to gain experience and demonstrate their ability to handle increased responsibility.

Educational Qualifications Required Relevant Experience

- Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution

OR

- MBA (Strategy / Finance / General Management) or equivalent from a reputed institute.

- Postgraduates with 0 - 1 years' experience / Graduate with 1- or 3 years' experience of working in a strategy department of a large Corporate / Consulting organization / Chairman's office.

- Exposure to strategy execution, business transformation, or corporate finance is preferred.

Key Skills & Core Competencies

Functional Competency

- Proficiency in using AI tools

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Financial modeling and business case preparation.

- Excellent research, data synthesis, and presentation skills.

- Strategic mindset with a bias for execution.

- High proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint / data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Behavioral Competency

- Strong social skills

- Deep curiosity and interest in learning.

- Ownership

- Dealing with Ambiguity

- Being Self driven