Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Ltd – Head – VC Fund

Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Limited; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management entity in Thiruvananthapuram is seeking a Head VC Fund to oversee the investment portfolio and lead investment teams. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of experience in managing VC Funds, a strong track record of raising funds, and the ability to develop investment strategies. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential. As per industry standards salary offered.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in managing VC Funds.
• Strong track record of managing investment portfolios and generating returns.
• Proven experience in raising funds for a private equity fund.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective investment processes and provide informed recommendations.
• Serve on the Investment Committee and advise on mandates.
• Organize investment reports and manage financial risk assessments.
• Evaluate and manage the project pipeline for optimal investment.
• Lead the investment strategy team.
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage deal flow and project pipeline to support timely investment and performance.

Skills

Leadership in investment teams

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

CPA, ACA, CFA, or MBA

ACA

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description and Eligibility Criteria – Head VC Fund

The Head‑VC Fund would manage the company’s investment portfolio reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Head‑VC Fund will provide direction, lead investment teams, complete all fund transactions, and effectively maintain portfolio developments. The Head‑VC Fund should possess a sound understanding of all investment policies and guidelines, demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and maintain a strong professional work ethics. The Head‑VC Fund will serve as the senior investment executive having an overall responsibility for the investment and strategy of the Fund with expertise in all aspects of investments and portfolio management from deal‑flow to execution and to develop and market the Fund’s mandate through various marketing efforts for a successful first and final closing of the Fund.

The essential responsibilities include:

Investments

1. Establish effective and well‑organized investment processes and provide well informed investment recommendations based on thorough research and analysis.
2. Serve as a member of the Investment Committee and provide sound and fully supported recommendations and advice on the investment mandates.
3. Implement investment and risk management policies in line with the Fund’s mandate.
4. Organize regular investment reports and reviews, including quantitative and qualitative portfolio studies.
5. Perform and deliver financial/commercial risk management, tax and legal due diligences on the projects and recommend appropriate course of action.

Fund Raising

1. Responsible for development, evaluation and review of deal flow and project pipeline against investment strategy, risk budget and other investment criteria on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal and timely investment and performance and to manage the investment program for the Fund and play an integral role in fund raising.
2. Bring significant relationships which can be leveraged to support fund raising.

Team

Build, develop and lead the investment strategy team of the organization.

Experience Required

• Total experience: 6 to 10 years’ experience in managing VC Funds.
• The candidates should possess a strong track record of building an investment portfolio, investing capital, creating exits and returns, leading deals and teams.
• The candidate should have a proven track record of raising funds for a private equity fund and generating superior returns on the investments.
• Qualification: A qualified finance professional (CPA, ACA, CFA, MBA).

Key skills/qualities

1. Strong experience in leading, guiding and supervising a team of investment professionals.
2. Strategic thinker and proficient in decision making.
3. Possess a high degree of inter‑personnel, analytical and communication skills and evaluative judgment, plus the ability to think laterally and adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic environment.

Salary

As per Industry Standards.