Investments Professional - Financial Services & Tech - CA

• Position Title: Investment Professional
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience Required: 6-10 years
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) and / or CFA and / or MBA Finance [Preference for exceptional academics]
• Preferred Background: Investment Banking, Financial Due Diligence, Strategic Investments
• Sector Exposure: Financial Services and Technology
• Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical investment professional to join the Investments Team of our client at Mumbai office. This role is ideal for a seasoned Chartered Accountant with a strong background in investment analysis, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring. The candidate will be instrumental in identifying and evaluating non-trading investment opportunities-primarily in unlisted companies -aligned with the Bank's strategic growth priorities, especially in the Financial Services and Technology domains.

• Key Responsibilities
• A. New Investments & Divestments (50%)
• Opportunity Origination & Pipeline Development:

• Identify and build a pipeline of potential investee companies (e.g., FinTechs, SaaS providers) through collaboration with internal business units and market intelligence.
• Engage with target companies to explore business synergies and investment opportunities.

Evaluation & Investment Thesis Development:

• Conduct in-depth business and financial analysis, including validation of business linkages with internal teams.
• Draft comprehensive investment memos for the Investment Committee/Board, covering industry insights, company analysis, financial models (including IRR), and risk assessments.

Strategic Alignment:

• Ensure proposed investments align with the Bank's long-term strategic objectives and enhance its competitive positioning, especially in the technology space.

B. Deal Execution (20%)

• Manage end-to-end execution of approved investments/divestments:
• Draft term sheets and agreements (in cases without external counsel).
• Lead due diligence efforts and define scope/agendas.
• Coordinate all aspects of deal closure including documentation, legal, regulatory, and compliance processes.
• Liaise with Legal, Secretarial, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless execution and governance adherence.

C. Record Keeping & Governance (10%)

• Maintain structured and compliant documentation for each transaction:
• IC and Board approvals, NDAs, due diligence reports, final agreements, and key correspondences.
• Ensure audit-readiness and traceability of decisions.

D. Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Review (20%)

• Conduct regular performance tracking of the Bank's investment portfolio:
• Meet with portfolio companies and fund managers to monitor developments and gather insights.
• Analyze financial and operational updates against investment thesis.
• Prepare IRR calculations and performance summaries for internal reviews and Investment Committee reporting (biannual reports for AIFs and strategic holdings).

Stakeholder Management

• Present analyses and recommendations to the Bank's Investment Committee and senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Risk, Legal, Secretarial, Compliance, and various Business Teams.
• Facilitate business development leads for internal teams based on interactions with external companies.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in evaluating investment opportunities, especially in financial services and emerging tech sectors.
• Strong financial modeling and due diligence skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented with strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Monika