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Whats the role?

As Investment Associate, you support (Senior) Venture Principals and Senior Associates on deal sourcing, preparing and presenting the investment case, deal execution and negotiating with counterparties towards delivery. The role may also offer over time the opportunity for post-investment monitoring and implementation as an observer on the Board of Directors of SV portfolio companies.

Further accountabilities are as follows:

Support the sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities that have the potential to transform the energy, mobility and/or carbon markets;
Lead parts of, and overall support, the commercial and competitive analysis, including detailed landscaping of the appropriate market sub-segment(s) and outlining relevant comparable companies as well as transactions;
Help framing the investment case, including assessment of the value of the solution to Shell in close collaboration with SV deal leads and Shell businesses and technology groups.
Help structure the financial and governance terms of the SV investment, including with other co-investors.
Support (virtual) Shell deal teams in performing the commercial and/or technical part of the due diligence, including involving representatives from Shell businesses and R&D where relevant.
Help validate and structure the implementation of appropriate cooperation opportunities (e.g. joint development agreements, technology licensing, pilot projects, JVs) that can accelerate the deployment of technologies, products or services in Shell operations, in close collaboration with SVs implementation team.
Contribute to regular performance reviews of portfolio companies in exceptional cases there may be an opportunity to become an Observer on the Board to help guide portfolio companies to success in the various stages of their growth.
Contribute to the creation of insightful industry and sector investment theses through analysis, collaboration with Shell business units, and engagements with external parties.
Cultivate a close working relationship with specific business stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategy, sharing of knowledge and ongoing relevance to business groups.
Develop and leverage your internal Shell network to help source opportunities, validate strategic relevance of investments, and inform technology and business innovation strategy; and position and represent SV as a trusted investment partner for world-class start-ups and leading VCs.

What we need from you

Graduate of a bachelor's degree in engineering and an MBA or PGDM, or equivalent
With 3-5 years of professional experience with at least 2 years full-time experience at a top-tier investment bank or a VC fund with a strong knowledge in building pitch decks, financial analysis and financial modelling.
Knowledge of the main aspects of VC deal making (from due diligence to deal structuring, key terms, key elements of legal documentation and post-close deal management);
Strong commercial acumen and preferably experience in supporting VC deals.
Natural curiosity, creative and critical thinker with learner mindset.
Proven passion for technology, innovation and/ or business model analysis and assessment.
Understanding of how technology or new business models unlock new opportunities.
A beginning professional network in the core VC ecosystem across India.
Prior experience in the Renewable Energy, Mobility or Environmental sector would be beneficial
Strong communicator and project manager capabilities with ability to build and maintain relationships within a complex, global corporation; and
A true team player with a collaborative attitude and an interest in developing talent (eg graduates in the team).