Private Equity 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 OverviewWe’re hiring one mid-level Associates to 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 LeadPortfolio 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 of 5+ companies, including KPI and founder oversight- Must have supported AOP planning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds- Must have closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on 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 ESOP grant 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 is non-negotiable. All upside is earned through performance.