Associate/ Principal Associate

Stride; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride Ventures is seeking a finance/VC professional to support the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing to risk oversight. You will work closely with Partners and the Investment Committee, building models and evaluating opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain exposure to startup funding, venture debt, and portfolio management across regions, collaborating with senior stakeholders and driving investment recommendations.

Qualifications

• MBA / Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business; or CA qualification.
• Minimum 3 years in Venture Capital, Venture Debt, Private Credit or Investment Banking.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with venture financing structures and the startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Source and originate investment opportunities through ecosystem engagement and founder relationships.
• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the startup ecosystem.
• Conduct financial analysis, business evaluation and credit underwriting.
• Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Build and review financial models to assess cash flows, downside protection and return metrics.
• Structure venture debt transactions including loan terms, covenants and financing arrangements.
• Monitor portfolio company performance, liquidity and covenant compliance.
• Engage directly with ecosystem stakeholders and support portfolio risk management and reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Venture financing familiarity

Independent transaction management

Startup ecosystem knowledge

Education

MBA / Master’s in Finance, Economics or Business; or CA qualification

Job description

Stride Ventures is a leading global venture credit firm that empowers entrepreneurs to scale sustainably through tailored alternative funding solutions. With a presence across India, the GCC, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia, we are a trusted growth partner for high-potential companies - combining a rigorous banking lens with deep sector insight.

Backed by institutional capital and managed by experienced ex-bankers, we have committed over $1 billion globally. We are proud signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI), reflecting our commitment to ethical, sustainable, and impact-aligned practices.

The Role

You will work closely with the Partners and Investment Committee across the full investment lifecycle - from deal sourcing and evaluation to transaction structuring, portfolio management and risk oversight - while gaining broad exposure to the startup and venture capital ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Source and originate investment opportunities through ecosystem engagement, VC networks and founder relationships
• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the startup ecosystem
• Conduct financial analysis, business evaluation and credit underwriting
• Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Build and review financial models to assess cash flows, downside protection and return metrics
• Structure venture debt transactions including loan terms, covenants and financing arrangements
• Monitor portfolio company performance, liquidity and covenant compliance
• Engage directly with ecosystem stakeholders
• Support portfolio risk management, reporting and compliance processes

What We're Looking For

• MBA / Master's in Finance, Economics or Business; or CA qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Venture Capital, Venture Debt, Private Credit or Investment Banking
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Familiarity with venture financing structures and the startup ecosystem
• Ability to independently manage transactions in a fast-paced environment