Investment Director - Private Equity

Title: Investment Director - Private Equity

Reports to: Partner

Reportees; Associate / Senior Associate / Vice Presidents

Location: New Delhi Region

Education: MBA or equivalent from Premier Management Institutes only.

Experience: Minimum 7+ yrs post qualification experience with strong investment experience and deal sourcing and exits in a reputed PE / VC Fund . Fund raising experience is an added advantage.

Company Background

Our Client is a Private Equity Fund, formed in 2003 with a focus on Private Equity Investments in the SME, and emerging sectors in emerging markets, mainly India. The Investment Team has a cumulative experience in PE, Investment / Corporate Banking, Consulting, and Operations. Their philosophy is to be the first or amongst the early institutional investors primarily providing growth capital to fast growing companies in in India. Our Client has built up and demonstrated extensive on-the-ground expertise as well as experience in building businesses in the growth stage and handling various investment related issues.

It has raised approx USD 500 Million and invested in various investee companies and some will be invested on fresh investments, which are expected to be made over the next one year. The next round of fund raising will be conducted by mid / end of 2014

Job Objective & Key Interactions

The position is responsible for Fresh Investments as well as working with the Investee companies to maximize the value of the investments

A team of VP's / Associates will assist him / her in deal identification, negotiation, finalization and subsequently in working with the Investee companies to realize the business plans

Will need to work closely with the team of Investee companies to establish the systems, processes and reports that are required by the board and investors. A monthly review of the performance against business plan to be done for every portfolio company.

As most of the investments are already in place, the focus of the position will be on

- Smooth and profitable management of the Exits as they come up as per schedule.

- Working with the top teams of the Investee companies and in a few cases, as a member of the company’s Board, with a focus on achieving aggressive turnaround objectives

Once a new Fund is raised, the role may involve sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities

Skills

- Forward thinking: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future.

- Delivering results: ability to plan and organize self and work in order to achieve objectives and targets. Is determined to deliver outcomes and is able to overcome obstacles in order to move forward. Accountable for the delivery of outcomes, strives to meet and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

- Communication: strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences including senior management and the Board.

- Influencing and negotiating: has the confidence and gravitas to influence and challenge at executive / board level..

- Working with others: ability to work effectively with colleagues, managers, suppliers and stakeholders. Understands the importance of developing effective partnership/relationships with key investee companies.

Atul Choudary
Advisor
Lighthouse Partners