Roles & Responsibilities:

- We are seeking an experienced investment professional with deep exposure to Private Equity, Pre-IPO markets, and Special-Situation or Distressed-Asset investments.

- The Senior Investment Analyst / Associate will play a strategic role in managing the end-to- end investment lifecycle - from deal origination and evaluation to execution, portfolio monitoring, and exit planning across the Fund's three core investment verticals.

- This role demands a combination of analytical depth, transaction execution capability, and strategic judgment, ideal for professionals from buy-side investing, AIFs, or investment banking backgrounds who are passionate about private market investing.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Origination & Pipeline Management-

- Source and evaluate investment opportunities across Pre-IPO, Private Equity, Real- Asset, and Special-Situation spaces.

- Leverage relationships with institutional networks, merchant bankers, investment bankers, and family offices.

- Identify Pre-IPO / QIB opportunities, distressed assets, and real-asset investments aligned with the Fund's thesis.

- Maintain a live deal pipeline tracker with detailed deal summaries, valuations, and progress updates.

- Conduct preliminary screenings, management discussions, and develop investment rationales for shortlisting.

Financial Modelling & Valuation-

- Build integrated 3-statement financial models, LBO and DCF frameworks, and scenario-based simulations.

- Conduct valuation benchmarking through comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.

- Perform credit assessments and asset-level cash flow analysis for special-situation and real-asset investments.

- Prepare return analyses, IRR projections, and downside-risk assessments for Investment Committee (IC) evaluation.

Due Diligence & Investment Execution-

- Lead and coordinate end-to-end due diligence across financial, legal, technical, and tax aspects.

- Engage with external consultants, auditors, and legal counsel to validate assumptions and ensure deal integrity.

- Draft comprehensive Investment Memoranda (IMs) and Transaction Notes for IC discussions.

- Support term sheet negotiations, transaction structuring, and closure in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.

Portfolio Monitoring & Value Enhancement-

- Track quarterly and annual performance of portfolio companies and special-situation assets.

- Evaluate business plan adherence, covenant compliance, and key financial metrics.

- Develop MIS dashboards and performance trackers for internal and LP-level reporting.

- Recommend value-creation initiatives, follow-on investments, and structured exits based on performance insights.

Market Intelligence & Research-

- Conduct sectoral and thematic research across Pre-IPO, real-estate, and special-situation markets.

- Monitor macroeconomic trends, regulatory changes (SEBI, RBI, IBC), and policy developments affecting private markets.

- Contribute to Investment Committee presentations, LP reports, and portfolio commentary.

- Identify emerging themes, co-investment opportunities, and strategic sectors for future fund deployment.

Fund Operations & Compliance Support-

- Assist in fund reporting, SEBI compliance, and valuation reviews with auditors and custodians.

- Support quarterly and annual LP reporting and performance analytics.

- Collaborate with finance, legal, and fund administration teams to maintain robust governance and audit trails.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications:

1. MBA (Finance), CA, or CFA (Charter holder / Level III Candidate) preferred.

2. 5-10 years of experience in Private Equity, AIF, Investment Banking, Family Office, or Special Situations investing.

3. Proven experience in executing Pre-IPO, QIB, distressed debt, or real-asset transactions.

Skills & Competencies:

1. Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis.

2. In-depth understanding of deal structuring, transaction documentation, and fund operations.

3. Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial data.

4. Strong presentation, report writing, and communication skills.

5. Familiarity with databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Tracxn, or Venture Intelligence.

6. High integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative approach aligned with fund objectives.