Investment Associate - Real Estate Private Equity

Red Fort Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Job Title: Investment Associate

About Red Fort Capital: Red Fort Capital is India’s leading real estate private equity fund with over $1 billion in assets under management. The firm's institutional investors include sovereign wealth funds, global investment managers, insurance companies and pension plans. PERE magazine ranked Red Fort Capital as a "Top Ten Emerging Manager" worldwide in 2008.

Location: New Delhi (Full Time)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

- Analysts / Associates at Red Fort Capital contribute to all phases of the investment process including market research, deal sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, commercial and tax structuring, deal negotiations, documentation, investor reporting and portfolio company management.

- The candidate should thrive in a fast pace entrepreneurial environment and would be expected to be proficient in financial modeling and preparation of investment memorandums and fund pitch books.

Responsibilities:

- Financial modeling of prospective deals and existing portfolio projects

- Preparation of investment memorandums for the Investment Committee

- Work with asset managers on monitoring/analysis of progress of development projects against original underwriting

- Assist with commercial and tax structuring of new investments

- Assist with legal, financial and architect due diligence relating to new investments

- Assist with financing and disposition of transactions

- Research/analysis of micro-market supply/demand, infrastructure development, current prices and competing projects in the neighbourhood of prospective investments

- Annual valuation of fund portfolio and performance reporting to LPs/investors of the fund

The position will require high flexibility to travel across India.

Qualifications:

- Red Fort Capital seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have consistently demonstrated excellence. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and ability to work in a team environment, often under pressure of tight deadlines.

Prior real estate knowledge not necessary, but is a plus. To qualify, candidates must possess:

- MBA from a top 10 foreign business school (such as HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, etc.) or from the IIMs/ISB

- At least 3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity

- Expert modeling and analytical capabilities

- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Unyielding desire to succeed in a team oriented and performance driven environment

- Demonstrated interest in real estate investing

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM APPLYING IF YOU DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE

To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter, quoting “Associate Application” in the e-mail subject line.

Via e-mail to: paras@RedFortCapital.in and raj@RedFortCapital.in