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Senior Associate

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This role involves owning the evaluation and execution of high‑conviction early‑growth private investments while working closely with a highly experienced investor in a lean, merit‑based environment. The position offers significant analytical responsibility, direct deal exposure, and the opportunity to think and operate as an investor from day one, with involvement in broader asset‑allocation initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work in a boutique PE with high‑conviction deal ownership
  • Opportunity to take true investor ownership from day one

About Our Client

The client is a specialist equity investment firm focused on partnering with early-growth, privately held businesses that have demonstrated product-market fit and scalable unit economics. Their investment approach bridges the gap between venture capital and traditional private equity, combining disciplined processes with deep founder engagement. They back industry-defining companies led by cohesive leadership teams and talent‑magnet founders across both enterprise and consumer segments. With extensive experience across multiple growth cycles, they are known for patient capital, flexible structures, and strong exit execution.

Job Description

  • Participate in all phases of investment work, from sourcing to idea generation to diligence to deal execution and portfolio monitoring.
  • Develop sector insights and investment theses across short-listed segments such as technology‑enabled services, millennials-focused consumer products, and emerging industrial themes.
  • Build and maintain templates and frameworks - segment analysis, website analysis, MIS analysis, supply chain economics analysis, listed comparables analysis, M&A comparables analysis, financial model, deal teaser, investment committee memo, and quarterly updates for investors.
  • Engage directly with portfolio company management teams, co‑investors, and external advisors.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the firm's global asset allocation activities, including research, fund manager selection, and performance analysis.
  • Assist the founder in regularly refining the firm's investment frameworks, therefore process discipline and independent thinking are highly valued.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Associate should have:

  • C.A. (passed the final in first attempt) or C.F.A. (passed level 3).
  • 4-6 years of experience post C.A. in doing unlisted deals, or doing commercial or financial DD for unlisted deals, or investment banking for consumer deals. Ideal experience would be in consumer products and services sectors, from Series A onwards (not Seed stage). We are not seeking candidates from Capital Markets / Debt placement / Infrastructure / Real estate / Consulting.
  • Strong analytical and financing modeling capabilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently in a small team and comes across as a team player to both peers and clients.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation.
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011778

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Venture Capital & Private Equity
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011778

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