Executive Assistant – New Business Exploration & Incubation

Grade: Manager
Location: [Mumbai / HO]
Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant – New Business Exploration & Incubation will work closely with the Managing Director to identify, evaluate, and incubate new business verticals for Quantum ProjectInfra. This is a high-impact strategic role designed for a professional who can combine executive support with business analysis, market research, and execution capabilities.

The role is envisioned as a leadership pipeline position, with the long-term objective of heading a new vertical and assuming P&L responsibility once the business is established.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Incubation Support

• Work directly with the MD to explore, assess, and develop new business opportunities and verticals
  

• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, competitor analysis, and business model evaluation for new initiatives
  

• Assist in preparing business plans, pitch decks, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies
  

• Coordinate pilot projects and incubation activities until the vertical reaches operational maturity
  

Execution & Coordination

• Drive cross-functional coordination with internal teams (projects, finance, legal, operations, HR) for new initiatives
  

• Track milestones, deliverables, budgets, and timelines for incubation projects
  

• Support negotiations, partnerships, and strategic alliances as required
  

Executive Support to MD

• Act as a strategic sounding board to the MD on new ideas and initiatives
  

• Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and MIS for leadership reviews
  

• Manage critical communications, follow-ups, and priority actions linked to new business development
  

Transition to Vertical Leadership

• Once a new vertical is stabilized, take ownership of operational setup and performance tracking
  

• Gradually assume responsibility for revenue, costs, and profitability (P&L ownership) of the assigned vertical
  

• Build and manage a small team as the vertical scales
  

Key Skills & Competencies

Must-Have:

• Strong business acumen with exposure to strategy, business development, or project incubation
  

• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills
  

• Ability to work in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
  

• High ownership mindset with strong execution capability
  

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  

Good-to-Have:

• Experience in real estate, infrastructure, advisory, consulting, or project management domains
  

• Exposure to financial modeling, feasibility studies, or investment analysis
  

• Prior experience working closely with CXOs / Founders
  

Qualification & Experience

• MBA / Postgraduate qualification preferred (Strategy, Finance, Operations, or Entrepreneurship)
  

• 2–10 years of experience in executive assistance, business strategy, consulting, or new business roles/ Fresher from Tier 1 college.
  

• Demonstrated experience in driving initiatives beyond routine EA responsibilities
  

Career Progression

This role is designed as a fast-track leadership position. Successful incumbents will transition from Executive Assistant to Business Vertical Head, with full P&L ownership, based on performance and business growth.