Investment Associate

About Artha GroupArtha Group is a performance-first investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across venture capital, private equity, and cross-stage capital strategies. Our fund platforms include: Artha Venture Fund (AVF):India-focused sector-specific early-stage fund Artha Continuum Fund (ACF):Cross-stage investing across India and global markets Artha Select Fund:Follow-on capital into top-performing portfolio companiesWith 130+ companies backed and 30+ exits, we operate with conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors include top Indian family offices and global UHNIs.Role Overview We’re hiring one mid-levelAssociatesto lead portfolio execution across ACF. This is not a sourcing-first role. We want someone who’s already managed companies, handled founder complexity, and can turn data into insight—and insight into action.You will: Own 8–12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a Principal Run KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planning Lead analysts focused on data quality, financial performance, and board-ready reporting Support AOP reviews, follow-on round preparation, and founder-side support Help turnaround underperforming companies or flag red flags earlyThis is a Partner-track role for a portfolio operator, not a pipeline hunter.What You’ll Lead Portfolio Oversight & Value Creation Lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8–12 active companies Track KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flow Collaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plans Flag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the Principal Support downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibrationFounder Alignment & Support Maintain high-touch relationships with founding teams Push for accountability without overstepping—own the “trusted challenger” seat Act as the first escalation point for operational fire drills Navigate difficult founder dynamics with maturity and clarityAnalyst Team Management Lead 1–2 analysts in tracking and interpreting portfolio data Ensure output is accurate, timely, and IC-ready Drive reporting discipline, deadline adherence, and performance visibilityInvestment Support & Execution Support Principals on live deals: due diligence, benchmarking, IC memos Review models, validate AOP assumptions, and identify operational risks pre-investment Manage post-deal integration into the portfolio review systemWho You Are A buy-side trained portfolio manager, not just a transaction executor Strong at handling complexity, ambiguity, and cross-functional founders Can turn disorganized startup data into structured insights Comfortable leading junior team members, reporting up to Principals, and working cross-border Deep understanding of founder psychology, cap tables, burn, and operating leverageRequired Experience 3–5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing Must have managed a portfolio of5+ companies , including KPI and founder oversight Must have supportedAOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds Must have closed at least2 investments end-to-endon the buy-side MBA or CA required OR strong proof of financial modeling, AOP structuring, and decision-prep ownership Experience managing analysts or junior team members in fund settings is a plusCandidates with only investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting backgrounds will not be considered.Compensation Structure Total Annual Package:₹26,50,000 ₹20,00,000 fixed annual salary ₹3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid every 12 months) ₹3,25,000 ESOPgrant annually(each annual grant comes with its own vesting schedule) Performance bonus (based on portfolio success and personal execution) Carry participation (disclosed during the final interview stage)Fixed compensation isnon-negotiable . All upside is earned through performance.