Position : Assistant Vice President / Vice President - Strategy
Location : Mumbai
Reporting Relationship : Managing Director & CEO
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a potential candidate for the position of Chief Strategy Officer to provide leadership, direction, and management to the activities of the organization. The incumbent will be a part of the CEO’s office and the executive committee.
The incumbent will be responsible for shaping and executing strategies that drive the long-term success, profitability, and sustainability of TRIL. Working in close partnership with the CEO, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner, playing a pivotal role in setting the organization’s direction across real estate, infrastructure, and investment domains. As a people-centric leader, they will foster trust, communication, and teamwork across the organization, ensuring strategy translates into operational success with measurable impact.
More specifically, the responsibilities will cover the following :
- Strategic Vision & Leadership : Partner with the MD & CEO to shape and operationalize the company’s long-term strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with Tata Group’s broader objectives in real estate, infrastructure, and urban development. Translate macroeconomic, market, and policy trends into actionable business strategies.
- Market & Competitive Intelligence : Analyze industry shifts, real estate investment trends, infrastructure policy developments, and competitor movements to proactively guide leadership on emerging opportunities and threats.
- Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation : Lead investment planning and capital allocation processes by identifying high-return opportunities across real estate portfolios and infrastructure assets. Ensure alignment of investment decisions with financial performance goals and risk-return thresholds.
- Corporate Finance & Strategic Financial Planning : Partner with the CFO and finance teams to integrate strategic planning with financial forecasting, portfolio analysis, and P&L impact assessment. Guide budgeting for growth initiatives, cost optimization, and balance sheet strengthening.
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a key thought partner to the MD / CEO and the Board. Foster alignment across senior leadership functions, particularly Finance, Business Development, Legal, and Projects, to ensure coordinated strategic execution.
- Performance Monitoring & Strategic KPIs : Establish strategic KPIs and lead periodic business reviews to monitor progress on core objectives, resource utilization, and capital efficiency metrics.
- Digital Transformation & Innovation : Drive adoption of digital tools, data analytics, and Prop Tech innovations that enhance investment decisions, asset monetization, and operational efficiencies.
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships : Originate, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Lead deal structuring, financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and post-deal integration planning.
- Funding Strategy and Management : Support capital raising initiatives through strategic engagement with Banks and FIs. Contribute to fundraising strategy, banker presentations, and pitch narratives.
The Candidate
Experience and Professional Qualifications
The role requires a mature, visionary leader with the ability to synthesize complex market dynamics into actionable plans, while also being hands-on in execution. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator and influencer – skilled at managing diverse stakeholders, building cross-functional alignment, and driving outcomes in a dynamic environment.
The ideal profile would have the following experience and qualifications :
Educational Background : Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related field from a reputed institution. CA or CFA qualifications are a strong plus, particularly for candidates with a finance-focused career path.Strategic Leadership Experience : 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 8–10 years in strategic planning, corporate development, or business transformation roles, preferably within large real estate, infrastructure or diversified conglomerates.Industry Exposure : Deep understanding of the real estate, infrastructure, and urban development ecosystem in India, including regulatory frameworks, market trends, and competitive landscape.Financial Acumen : Proven experience in strategic finance, capital allocation, M&A, financial modelling, and investor relations. Exposure to real estate investments and infrastructure funding mechanisms is highly desirable.Stakeholder Management : Demonstrated maturity and confidence in engaging with CXOs, Board members, bankers, regulators, and government stakeholders.Execution Track Record : Strong track record of translating strategic ideas into executable plans with tangible outcomes. Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and business transformations.Leadership & Collaboration : A collaborative, people-oriented leader who builds trust and alignment across functions. Skilled in influencing without authority and fostering a high-performance culture.