Head of IR & PM

About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head – Investor Relations & Product Management to lead the Company’s investor engagement strategy while overseeing the strategy, governance, and performance of the Company’s product portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, this role will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and product and business heads to strengthen investor confidence, drive effective capital allocation, and ensure product priorities are executed in line with the Company’s long-term vision. This role requires a strong blend of capital markets expertise, financial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management, with experience operating in a publicly listed company environment. Key Responsibilities Investor Relations • Develop and execute a comprehensive Investor Relations strategy aligned with the Company’s long-term business objectives. • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, analysts, shareholders, proxy advisory firms, and the broader investment community. • Lead the preparation of quarterly earnings presentations, investor decks, annual reports, earnings calls, and other shareholder communications. • Partner with the CEO and CFO to develop a compelling investment narrative that effectively communicates the Company’s strategy, financial performance, growth opportunities, and long-term value creation. • Monitor analyst coverage, consensus estimates, shareholder movements, market trends, and peer performance to provide strategic insights to senior leadership. • Organize investor meetings, roadshows, analyst interactions, investor conferences, and site visits. • Ensure timely and compliant disclosures in accordance with SEBI regulations, stock exchange requirements, and corporate governance standards. • Support capital market transactions, fundraising initiatives, debt and equity financing, and other strategic corporate actions as required. Product Management • Lead the governance and oversight of the Company’s strategic product portfolio, roadmap, and cross-functional execution. • Develop product prioritization frameworks to evaluate initiatives based on strategic alignment, financial returns, resource utilization, and business impact. • Partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to assess product proposals, business cases, and investment decisions. • Monitor product performance through executive dashboards, KPIs, milestone tracking, release reviews, and periodic business reviews. • Identify product risks, execution bottlenecks, and resource dependencies, recommending mitigation plans where required. • Facilitate product review meetings with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes. • Drive continuous improvement in product governance, reporting standards, and decision-making frameworks. • Ensure product initiatives remain aligned with the Company’s financial goals and long-term growth strategy. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. • MBA, CA, CFA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. • 12–18 years of experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Product Management, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting. • Prior experience in a publicly listed company is strongly preferred. • Deep understanding of capital markets, financial reporting, valuation methodologies, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements. • Experience working directly with senior leadership, Boards of Directors, institutional investors, and analysts. Key Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge of capital markets and investor expectations. • Excellent financial analysis, valuation, and business planning capabilities. • Outstanding communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills. • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and execution. • Strong governance, prioritization, and decision-making capabilities, with a solid understanding of product lifecycle management. • High level of integrity, commercial acumen, and analytical thinking. • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Preferred Industry Experience Candidates from publicly listed organizations in Retail, Consumer, D2C, E-commerce, Consumer Technology, Manufacturing, or other high-growth sectors will be preferred. Why Join Us • Play a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s relationship with the investment community. • Partner directly with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership Team on strategic priorities. • Influence capital allocation and enterprise-wide product investment decisions. • Lead initiatives that directly contribute to shareholder value creation and long-term business growth.