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Investment VP/Principal – India Coverage
Private Equity

Posted: 20 February 2023


Description

An established investment company based in the UAE is seeking to hire a VP/Principal level investor for their India coverage team, which invests primarily in private equity deals across sectors.

The fund pursues direct and co-investment opportunities, this role forming a key part of a new initiative to invest in India.The position is responsible for the complete A-Z of the investment process and as one of the early hires for the team, offers excellent career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Establish deal pipeline & investor network across sectors in the India market, including maintaining a regular on-the-ground presence, attending events and conferences.
  • Managing Analysts & Associates
  • Building detailed financial models and conducting other analysis to support valuation process.
  • Oversee the full deal cycle including valuations, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring.
  • Collaborating with other teams including Finance, Tax, Legal, etc.
  • Leading activities related to deal execution including various diligence activities and coordinating efforts with management teams, co-investors and industry experts.
  • Overseeing investment case /memos and other internal documentation for IC meetings.
  • Reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results and supporting value creation initiatives such as strategy and execution, annual budgeting and performance monitoring.

Requirements

    • Minimum of 8 years’ (10+ is strongly preferred) of professional experience (excluding MBA) in progressively senior roles within Investment Banking, Consulting and Direct investing.
    • At least 5 years in Direct Investments (Equity preferred).
    • Excellent financial modelling and other quantitative skills (e.g. DCF, LBO…).
    • Strong business acumen with experience in critically evaluating businesses and investment opportunities.
    • Ability to conduct market / business research, synthesize complex data and clearly communicate insights.
    • Sector experience: FIG/Financial Services experience is attractive.
    • Regional experience: India deal experience is essential.
    • Top tier education; minimum Bachelor’s degree level.

Salary:

$200000 - $275000 Annually

Bonus:

Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive benefits

Location

UAE

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

8-12 Years

Industry

Private Equity