Associate - Investments

Role to be Hired:  Associate – InvestmentsLocation: BangaloreRole: Full time Primary sector focus : Healthcare  Education:            Engineering degree from premier institutionis mandatory. MBAs with Engineering background from premier institutions isalso preferred.  Non -Engineers may notfit the bill for this role. Experience : around 4  yearsWho we areChiratae Ventures is a 17 -year -old venture capital firm,with an ambition to carve out a prosperous future for aspiring thoughtleadership minds is keen to have conversations with you for an exciting andchallenging role in the Investment Team. We are driven by our values of trust,transparency, honesty, integrity, excellence, agility, ownership andresponsibility as some of our core values. Chiratae Ventures has been one of the leading investorsin tech across multiple sectors, with some of the notable investments inFirstCry, Lenskart, Pixis, Policy Bazaar, Uniphore  amongst others. On offer here is an exciting,well -rounded journey touching all aspects of VC including active portfoliomanagement, Exits, fund -raising, and much more. you must check us out at ;\/a> to know more.  Who fits the billEducation background required: Engineers and/or MBA –Premier InstitutesExperience : Around 4 yearsSector experience – Investing experience primarily inHealthcare/HealthTech is most preferred. Other sectors - B2B/ SaaS /Consumer can be considered. VC experience is mandatory. Work Location: BangaloreBehavioural attributes Highdegree of ownership and accountability with a can -do attitude  Passion for excellence; Data -drivenapproach to analysis  Intellectual curiosity/learningmindset; Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, unstructured environment, dealwith Ambiguity Abilityto prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and execute in a time -bound manner. OutstandingInterpersonal skills Should be able to work independently, is drivenby performance and has experience in working on independent deals, hustler tojoin the rest of the team. Job DescriptionAn Associate in a venture capital (VC) firm plays a crucialrole in identifying, evaluating, and managing potential investmentopportunities. The job description of an Associate in a VC firm includes certaincategories supporting deals and eventually lead it with a deep focus ona Sourcingb Due Diligencec Investmentsd Portfolio Managemente Industry Research and Thought Leadershipf Team Collaboration Sectors Experience:a Workingwith Sector heads, build and shape fund's investment thesis in multiple sectorsand related sub sectors, with a primary focus on Healthcareb Developa deeper understanding of Specific  industries across demographics.c Buildrelevant networks with founders and investors in the sectors involved.d OtherActivities: Organization -wide initiatives working closely with Fund leadershipacross firm activities, leadership, industry events, LP discussions. ·       Deal sourcing and support: The roleholder is responsible for identifying potential investment opportunities byactively searching for promising startups in their respective industries. Thisinvolves attending industry conferences and events, reviewing business plansand pitch decks, and monitoring industry news and trends.·       Due diligence: Expected to conductthorough due diligence to evaluate the viability and potential of the portfoliocompanies. This includes researching the industry, analysing the startup'sfinancials, and assessing the team's capabilities.·       Investment evaluation: Based on the duediligence, the role holder shall make recommendations to the senior teamregarding whether to invest in the startup. This involves creating financialmodels and preparing investment memos to present to the investment committee,in due course leading the deals and take full ownership of the deals.·       Portfolio management: The role holderalso plays a key role in managing the firm's existing portfolio of investmentsand lead them eventually. This involves working closely with portfoliocompanies to provide strategic guidance and support, and tracking theirprogress against key metrics, eventually manage the respective portfolio leads.·       Reporting: The role holder is alsoresponsible for preparing regular reports and updates for senior management andinvestors on the performance of the portfolio companies and the overallinvestment strategy of the firm.·       Networking: The role Holder is expectedto build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, other investors, andkey industry players to stay informed on the latest trends and opportunities.·       Industry Research and Thought Leadership: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and disruptions within the definedsector, and share insights with the investment team and the wider communitythrough thought leadership pieces, presentations, and participation in industryevents.·       Team Collaboration: Collaborate withother members of the investment team to collectively drive the firm'sinvestment strategy, share insights, and contribute to the growth of theoverall VC ecosystem. Overall, this role holder plays a critical role insourcing, evaluating, and managing potential investment opportunities, supportin exits, and eventually lead the deals independently over a period timegaining relevant experience. Healthtech is most prefered. May also involve fund raising rolecontributions support along with the deal lead/fund raising leads, if required.The role requires a combination of financial, analytical, and interpersonalskills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.