About Gnan Circle Ventures:

Gnan Circle Ventures is an Investment Manager of a SEBI registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) focused on identifying, investing in, and actively managing a portfolio of high-growth companies.

The fund is committed to disciplined capital deployment, rigorous credit and investment analysis, and hands-on portfolio stewardship.

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager Investment Management will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring, analysis, and performance tracking of a portfolio of 510 portfolio companies. This role requires a strong foundation in credit or investment analysis, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work closely with portfolio company management teams to safeguard and enhance fund value. The incumbent will work closely with and report to the Vice President of the fund, contributing to investment decisions, risk assessment, and portfolio strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor the financial and operational performance of a portfolio of 510 investee/borrower companies on a regular (monthly/quarterly) basis

- Track key financial covenants, credit metrics, and early warning indicators; flag deviations proactively to the VP

- Prepare portfolio review notes, MIS reports, and dashboards summarizing company performance, risks, and outlook

- Conduct financial analysis including cash flow assessment, ratio analysis, and covenant compliance checks

- Support due diligence for new investments, including financial modeling, credit assessment, and risk evaluation

- Liaise directly with portfolio company management/finance teams to gather information, resolve queries, and understand business developments

- Assist in structuring and negotiating investment/credit terms, as required

- Identify early signs of stress in portfolio companies and recommend corrective/mitigation actions

- Support fund-level reporting, investor updates, and compliance requirements related to portfolio holdings

- Stay updated on sector trends, regulatory changes (SEBI AIF regulations), and market developments relevant to the portfolio

Required Qualifications:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a recognized institute

- Experience: 3- 5 years of relevant experience in either a credit role within a lending institution (bank, NBFC, or similar), or an investing/portfolio role within a fund (PE/VC/AIF/credit fund)

- Demonstrated experience monitoring a portfolio of approximately 510 companies

- Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills

- Sound understanding of financial statements, covenants, and credit/investment risk assessment

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for investor and management reporting

- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the VP and broader investment team

- High degree of ownership, integrity, and professional judgment

- Proficiency in Excel/financial modeling tools; familiarity with MIS/reporting systems

- Working knowledge of AIF regulations and fund compliance requirements is an advantage

Reporting Structure:

This role reports directly to the Vice President of the Fund, and will work closely with the broader investment and portfolio management team.