Investments Professional - Financial Services & Tech - CA

Position Title: Investment Professional

Location: Mumbai

Experience Required: 6-10 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) and / or CFA and / or MBA Finance [Preference for exceptional academics]

Preferred Background: Investment Banking, Financial Due Diligence, Strategic Investments

Sector Exposure: Financial Services and Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical investment professional to join the Investments Team of our client at Mumbai office. This role is ideal for a seasoned Chartered Accountant with a strong background in investment analysis, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring. The candidate will be instrumental in identifying and evaluating non-trading investment opportunities-primarily in unlisted companies -aligned with the Bank's strategic growth priorities, especially in the Financial Services and Technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

A. New Investments & Divestments (50%)

Opportunity Origination & Pipeline Development:

- Identify and build a pipeline of potential investee companies (e.g., FinTechs, SaaS providers) through collaboration with internal business units and market intelligence.

- Engage with target companies to explore business synergies and investment opportunities.

Evaluation & Investment Thesis Development:

- Conduct in-depth business and financial analysis, including validation of business linkages with internal teams.

- Draft comprehensive investment memos for the Investment Committee/Board, covering industry insights, company analysis, financial models (including IRR), and risk assessments.

Strategic Alignment:

- Ensure proposed investments align with the Bank's long-term strategic objectives and enhance its competitive positioning, especially in the technology space.

B. Deal Execution (20%)

- Manage end-to-end execution of approved investments/divestments:

- Draft term sheets and agreements (in cases without external counsel).

- Lead due diligence efforts and define scope/agendas.

- Coordinate all aspects of deal closure including documentation, legal, regulatory, and compliance processes.

- Liaise with Legal, Secretarial, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless execution and governance adherence.

C. Record Keeping & Governance (10%)

- Maintain structured and compliant documentation for each transaction:

- IC and Board approvals, NDAs, due diligence reports, final agreements, and key correspondences.

- Ensure audit-readiness and traceability of decisions.

D. Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Review (20%)

- Conduct regular performance tracking of the Bank's investment portfolio:

- Meet with portfolio companies and fund managers to monitor developments and gather insights.

- Analyze financial and operational updates against investment thesis.

- Prepare IRR calculations and performance summaries for internal reviews and Investment Committee reporting (biannual reports for AIFs and strategic holdings).

Stakeholder Management

- Present analyses and recommendations to the Bank's Investment Committee and senior leadership.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Risk, Legal, Secretarial, Compliance, and various Business Teams.

- Facilitate business development leads for internal teams based on interactions with external companies.

Candidate Profile

- Chartered Accountant with 6-10 years of relevant experience.

- Proven track record in evaluating investment opportunities, especially in financial services and emerging tech sectors.

- Strong financial modeling and due diligence skills.

- Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication.

- Collaborative and detail-oriented with strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Monika