Founder’s Office – Investor Relations

Job Role : Founder’s Office – Investor Relations

Location : Hyderabad

Employment : Full Time

About Us:

Deccan AI is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in LLM model development, delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more. Based in SF and Hyderabad, we are a young, fast-moving team on a mission to build AI for Good, driving innovation and positive societal impact.

Job Summary:

As part of the Founder’s Office – Investor Relations at Deccan AI, you’ll work closely with the founder and leadership team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across the board, with a current emphasis on fundraising and investor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising: Assist in and lead various aspects of fundraising at Deccan AI. This involves collaborating with founders, the finance team, investors, and external partners on tasks such as pitch development, investment research, financial analysis and modeling, due diligence, outreach, and related activities.
• Investor Relations: Maintain relationships with existing investors by keeping them informed about company developments, financial performance, and key milestones. Serve as the primary point of contact for investor inquiries and requests.
• Strategy and Analytics: Conduct business analysis to formulate actionable plans and ensure their implementation. Depending on the situation, you may work independently, lead a team, or manage projects to drive strategic initiatives.
• Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as required, embodying the versatile spirit of a founder’s office role.

Must Have:

• 3-5 years of proven experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, or Corporate Development.
• Strong understanding of fundraising processes, investment procedures, and preparation of related materials.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial statements.
• Experience in investment research, financial modeling, and creating pitch decks.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience collaborating with senior leadership teams or members.
• Experience working with or within startups is preferred but not mandatory.

You are a great fit if you:

• Are highly analytical, proactive, and possess exceptional attention to detail with the ability to think critically and swiftly.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and communicate efficiently.
• Exhibit business acumen and creativity, with the capability to present ideas compellingly.
• Can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders diplomatically.
• Are authentic, eager to learn, and hardworking.
• Take ownership, are dependable, and work independently without requiring close supervision.
• Are willing to engage in hands-on work and commit the necessary time and effort.
• Approach tasks methodically and with organization.
• Are comfortable handling large volumes of data and information.