Equentis - Head - Deal Sourcing & Partnerships

Job Title: Head

Department: AIF.

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai, India.

Qualification: MBA/CA/CFA preferred.

Experience: 5-10 Years in Investment Banking, corporate finance, Venture Capital, Startup ecosystem.

Company Description:

Headquartered in the heart of India's Financial Capital, Equentis is a leading investment advisory firm backed by a passionate team of 400+ Investment Professionals spread across 5 key locations across India.

We serve over 50,000 families, helping them optimise their investment portfolios.

Role Description :

As a key team member, HeadDeals & Partnerships will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and sourcing groundbreaking investment opportunities for Equentis recently launched Rs500cr Cat-I Angel Fund.

This role offers a rare chance to be part of a vibrant team and significantly impact the growth and success of some of the most promising Indian startups.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Sourcing Identify and source potential investment opportunities through:

- Networking, Industry events.

- Market-research.

- Maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, incubators.

- Forging tieups with boutique investment bankers, industry experts and consultants.

- Social Media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

- Evaluation and Analysis Work closely with the Senior Management and Investment Team of.

- Equentis to understand the mandates, discuss the same with bankers & prospective companies looking to raise funds and thereon coordinate in the due diligence process and execution.

- Maintaining the Pipeline Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities.

- Monitor & ExitWork closely with portfolio cos to provide support and monitor their performance and lay the path for a successful exit.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Educational Background MBA/CA/CFA preferred.

- Professional Experience 3-7 Years in Investment Banking, corporate finance, Venture Capital, Startup ecosystem.

Technical Skills : Powerpoint, Excel.

Analytical Skills Strong Analytical Skills:

- Communication Skills Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

- Strong network within the startup and venture capital community in India.

- Understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem and key industry sectors.