Senior Investment Analyst/ Associate

Indian School Finance Company Private Limited; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst/Associate to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting investment strategies and managing portfolio performance. You will engage with entrepreneurs and financial partners, conduct thorough market research, and present investment opportunities to the committee. If you have a passion for impact investing and a knack for financial analysis, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in PE/VC/IB/Management Consulting.
• Extensive financial modeling and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and present new investments and portfolio-level evaluations.
• Project manage due diligence processes and develop social impact metrics.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Project Management

Due Diligence

Education

CA / Tier 1 B-School MBA

CFA Certification

Job description

Senior Investment Analyst/ Associate

Posted On Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Company/Location : Mumbai (Work from Home – till pandemic subsides)

THE TEAM

Gray Matters Capital (GMC) is an impact investing foundation that invests in extraordinary entrepreneurs around the world. Our mission? Finding Purpose With 10 million Women by 2025. Today, GMC enterprises reach millions of underserved families, women and children across Africa, Asia and Latin America through the creation of innovative and affordable education products and services and by providing access to capital. To learn more, visit us at www.demo.demo.graymatterscap.com.

THE ROLE

The role is a vital part of the Investments and Portfolio Management team that requires an ability to research new markets and opportunities, interact with potential investees, support the Head of Investments in daily activities, participate in portfolio companies on financial and strategic growth plans, and pursue both quantitative and qualitative analysis of existing investments. This role will work closely with the Head of Investments to execute exit opportunities. We operate in a fast-paced environment that demands proactive, efficient, and forward-thinking decision-making while demonstrating a high level of financial analysis and modeling.

Role Details as Sr. Analyst/Associate:

1. Perform and present new investments, portfolio-level forecasting, and evaluations. Create and maintain internal systems to manage performance data across the investment portfolio.
2. Monitor the financials of existing investments.
3. Project manage due diligence processes, including review and analysis of documents and business data during diligence, to understand the need for business model pivots. Occasional field visits for due diligence may be required.
4. Develop social impact metrics for our portfolio companies.
5. Prepare investment notes, follow-on tranche/investment release notes, and other documentation as required.
6. Support the Head of Investments and team in preparing and presenting investment requests to the Investment Committee.
7. Assist in initiating and managing relationships with other investors and financial institutional partners such as private sector banks, VCs, etc.
8. Support participation in and add value to the social impact ecosystem by engaging in panels, webinars, or relevant events to promote GMC and share financial learnings and expertise.
9. Handle end-to-end due diligence processes for direct and Fund of Funds investments.

WHERE YOU CHECK THE BOX

• A passion for GMC’s mission.
• Passionate about entrepreneurs and startups.
• Independently motivated.
• Ability to create, innovate, and learn.
• Detail-oriented and professional.
• Good sense of humor and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• CA / Tier 1 B-School MBA; Certifications such as CFA (USA) preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in PE/VC/IB/Management Consulting.
• Extensive financial modeling and presentation skills.
• Self-driven personality with excellent oral, communication, and presentation skills.
• Location: Mumbai (Work from Home – till pandemic subsides)