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.