Director - Investments

Arthan; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthan in Bengaluru seeks a senior investment professional to lead its investment and portfolio management function. This leadership role reports to the CEO and offers the chance to shape investment decisions and contribute to the organisation's broader strategy.

You bring 14+ years in investing, with early-stage exposure and strong deal execution skills from due diligence to closure. A solid background in financial modelling and Excel is essential, along with portfolio monitoring and exits.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in investing, with early-stage exposure preferred.
• Hands-on deal experience from due diligence to closure.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Portfolio management including monitoring, follow-on capital, and exits.
• Leadership to coach an investment team.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment and portfolio management function reporting to CEO.
• Shape investment decisions and contribute to broader strategy.
• Collaborate with founders and travel as required.
• Oversee deals across multiple funding instruments and exits.

Skills

Investment experience

Financial modelling

Leadership

Due diligence

Negotiation

Education

MBA in Finance

CA

CS

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our partner,a mission-driven organisation in India, ishiring a senior investment professional to lead its investment and portfolio management function.

This is a leadership role reporting to the CEO, with the opportunity to shape investment decisions, strengthen portfolio management, and contribute to the organisation's broader strategy.

Who you are:

• Experience: 14+ years in investing, ideally with exposure to early-stage businesses. Experience in impact investing is an advantage.
• Deal expertise: Hands-on experience managing transactions from due diligence to closure, including valuation, term sheets, and negotiations. Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Portfolio management: Experience overseeing investments beyond deployment, including portfolio monitoring, follow-on capital mobilisation across multiple funding instruments, and exits.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and coach an investment team, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive sound investment decisions.
• Investor and operator mindset: Comfortable working closely with founders and travelling as required.

An MBA or postgraduate qualification in finance is preferred. A CA or CS qualification is a strong plus.