Senior Manager - Portfolio Analysis & Exits

Venture Catalysts; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Catalysts in Mumbai seeks a Senior Manager - Exit Monitoring & Execution to own the full exit lifecycle of portfolio companies, identify exit pathways, and drive negotiations through to close. You will build exit return models (IRR, MOIC), structure economics, and prepare concise recommendations on proceeding or renegotiation, coordinating with external counsel.

CA or CFA with 5–6 years in transaction structuring, M&A or PE/VC, and strong familiarity with SPAs, SHA amendments, and Indian

Qualifications

• CA or CFA with strong legal fluency preferred.
• 5–6 years in transaction structuring, M&A, or PE/VC.
• Deep familiarity with exit-related transaction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify exit pathways for portfolio companies (VCs, PEs, strategic buyers).
• Drive negotiations with founders, acquirers, and bankers to maximize exit value.
• Build and run exit return models (IRR, MOIC) and structure economics across scenarios.
• Lead investor communications and obtain consents from syndicated investors and LPs.
• Oversee full legal workstream – SPAs, Transfer Agreements, NOCs with external counsel.

Skills

Exit strategy

Financial modelling

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Independent owner

Education

CA

CFA

Tools

SPAs

SHA amendments

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Manager - Exit Monitoring & Execution will be accountable for the entire exit lifecycle of portfolio companies including identifying and evaluating exit pathways, driving negotiations, managing investor alignment, and overseeing legal execution through to close. This is a high-ownership role where the expectation is for the individual to lead the process.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Source and qualify exit pathways for portfolio companies which could include - secondary buyers (VCs, PEs, IBs), strategic acquirers, and structured liquidity events.

Drive negotiations with founders, acquirers, and investment bankers to maximize exit valuation and minimize discount.

Build and run exit return models (IRR, MOIC, scenario analysis), structure transaction economics across multiple scenarios, and prepare clear recommendations on whether to proceed, defer, or negotiate for better terms - this could include detailed financial structuring work in Excel.

Lead investor communication - prepare exit rationale materials, manage expectations, and obtain required consents from syndicated investors and AIF LPs

Drive the full legal workstream - SPAs, secondary Transfer Agreements, NOCs, working alongside external counsel to close cleanly.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

CA / CFA - Legal fluency is preferred.

5-6 years of experience in Transaction Structuring & Advisory, M&A/Corporate acquisitions, or a PE/VC fund with a track record of overseeing and executing transactions end-to-end.

Deep familiarity with exit-related transaction documentation - SPAs, SHA amendments, and Secondary Transfer Agreements; with the ability to take full ownership of these documents and drive them to closure independently.

Strong financial modelling skills - exit return analysis, valuation benchmarking, transaction structuring and scenario modelling.

Strong analytical ability, should be able to assess portfolio company financials and performance data, draw clear inferences on business health and trajectory, and determine the appropriate course of action, including whether to initiate or accelerate an exit.

Familiarity with the Indian VC/startup ecosystem, SEBI AIF regulations, and early-stage company dynamics.

Adaptable and composed under pressure - this role operates in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment which would require the ability to manage multiple live transactions simultaneously and stay organized under time constraints. Being able to make sound judgments with minimal supervision is non-negotiable.