Private Equity Associate

About Artha Group
Artha 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 companies
With 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-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 early
This 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 calibration
Founder 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 clarity
Analyst 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 visibility
Investment 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 system
Who 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 leverage
Required 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 plus
Candidates 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.

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