Associate, Investments Team

Job Description

Role/Designation: Associate, Investments Team

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Associate Partner & Founder & Managing Partner

About Cedar - IBSi Capital:

Cedar-IBSi Capital is the region's leading early-stage FinTech venture capital fund, primarily focused on B2B FinTech and Financial Services-Infrastructure companies. The $20-25mn fund has achieved a First Close and has completed initial investments in Cogniquest and WonderLend Hubs, both disruptive advanced solutions that address large market opportunities in BFSI and beyond.

The fund is built on the legacy Cedar Consulting (www.cedar-consulting.com) and IBS Intelligence (www.ibsintelligence.com) platform, which comprises over 60 years of research and consulting experience for Banks and Technology players globally.

The fund's Managing Partner, Sahil Anand, in his prior role, co-created the region's only FinTech Lab, which has demonstrated a strong track-record of accelerating 55+ B2B FinTechs across the region (www.cedaribsifintechlab.com).

The fund is independently structured, follows a classic LP-GP model, and is backed by leading institutional and family office investors across the region.

What makes Cedar-IBSi Capital unique is our strong ability to add transformational value across tangible areas for founders in our portfolio, leveraging the fund manager's past experiences in the world of FinTech, combined with the Cedar platform's 60+ year-old credibility and expertise in this space We can make capital work like no other.

Job Summary:

The Investment Associate at CedarIBSi Capital will play a pivotal role in driving the fund's investment strategy by sourcing, evaluating, and executing early-stage FinTech and Financial ServicesInfrastructure opportunities. The role requires a strong combination of analytical rigor, market research, and relationship-building skills to identify high-potential ventures and support portfolio companies. The Associate will contribute across the entire investment lifecycledeal sourcing, diligence, portfolio management, and value creationwhile also helping amplify the fund's presence in the FinTech ecosystem through thought leadership, research, and marketing contributions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Source and evaluate high-potential FinTech and B2B Financial Services startups through proactive outreach, research, and ecosystem engagement.
- Conduct market analysis, financial modeling, and due diligence to support investment decisions and prepare investment memos.
- Contribute to end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, documentation, and coordination with founders and advisors.
- Support portfolio companies with MIS/reporting, strategic introductions, and operational guidance to drive value creation.
- Represent the fund in the FinTech ecosystem through research publications, social media engagement, and industry forums.
- Collaborate within the team to share insights, mentor peers, and continuously build knowledge in emerging FinTech trends.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:

- Master's degree or MBA in business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of work experience as an Associate or Analyst in a Venture capital firm or in Investment Banking
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of Venture Capital and FinTech domains, the startup ecosystem, investors, and industry trends.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple partner relationships and initiatives.