Head AIF Deals

Job Title: Head- Deal Sourcing & Partnerships

Department: AIF

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai, India

Qualification: MBA/CA/CFA preferred

Experience: 3-7 Years in Investment Banking, corporate finance, Venture Capital, Start-up

ecosystem

Company Description -

Headquartered in the heart of India's Financial Capital, Equentis is a leading investment advisory firm backed by a passionate team of 400+ Investment Professionals spread across 5 key locations across India. We serve over 50,000 families, helping them optimise their investment portfolios.

Role Description -

As a key team member, Head- Deals & Partnerships will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and sourcing ground breaking investment opportunities for Equentis recently launched Rs500cr Cat-I Angel Fund. This role offers a rare chance to be part of a vibrant team and significantly impact the growth and success of some of the most promising Indian start-ups.

Key Responsibilities -

Deal Sourcing

• Identify and source potential investment opportunities through:
• Networking, Industry events
• Market-research
• Maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, incubators
• Forging tieups with boutique investment bankers, industry experts and consultants
• Social Media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, etc

• Evaluation and Analysis - Work closely with the Senior Management and Investment Team of

Equentis to understand the mandates, discuss the same with bankers & prospective companies looking to raise funds and thereon coordinate in the due diligence process and execution.

• Maintaining the Pipeline - Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality investment

opportunities.

• Monitor & Exit- Work closely with portfolio cos to provide support and monitor their performance and lay the path for a successful exit.

Required Skills and Qualifications -

• Educational Background - MBA/CA/CFA preferred
• Professional Experience - 3-7 Years in Investment Banking, corporate finance, Venture Capital, Startup ecosystem
• Technical Skills Powerpoint, Excel
• Analytical Skills - Strong Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills - Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong network within the startup and venture capital community in India.
• Understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem and key industry sectors