M1xchange - Strategy Associate

Strategic Analysis & Research

• Conduct structured research and analysis on market opportunities, competitive landscape, and business models to support strategic decision-making
• Develop business cases, strategic frameworks, and scenario analyses for evaluating new initiatives and partnerships
• Synthesise complex, multi-source information into crisp, decision-ready outputs for senior leadership
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, data analysis, and content development across workstreams

Financial Modelling & Analytical Rigour

• Build and maintain financial models - including revenue projections, sensitivity analyses, and return frameworks - to evaluate strategic options
• Conduct rigorous financial and operational analysis, identifying key value drivers, risks, and performance metrics
• Support evaluation of business opportunities through structured frameworks covering financial, commercial, and operational dimensions

Project Management & Execution

• Own end-to-end project management for assigned strategic workstreams - from scoping and planning through to execution and closure
• Maintain trackers, workplan documents, and milestone dashboards; proactively flag risks and manage dependencies
• Coordinate across internal functions - finance, product, legal, compliance, and business - to drive alignment and timely execution

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Prepare high-quality, boardroom-ready presentations, memos, and briefing documents for senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Drive structured communication across workstreams - ensuring clarity, consistency, and appropriate escalation
• Engage professionally with senior bankers, advisors, and institutional counterparts as required

• Parameter Requirement
• Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA) - preferred; MBA from a reputed institution also considered
• Total Experience 2-3 years post-qualification

• Background Strategy consulting (Big 4 management consulting) strongly preferred
• Financial Modelling Proficiency in Excel modelling; experience with financial analysis, valuation, scenario planning
• AI Proficiency Familiarity with AI tools for research, analysis, and productivity - preferred
• Tools PowerPoint, Excel - advanced proficiency required
• Communication Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage and present to senior audiences
• Domain Prior exposure to fintech, BFSI, or financial services - an advantage