Assistant Manager - Corporate Strategy

Position Summary & Scope

The Assistant 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

• Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution

OR

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

Relevant Experience

• 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.