Job DescriptionAbout Artha Group

NArtha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, we operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.

NWith 130+ companies backed and 30+ exits, we operate with conviction, founder alignment, and execution speed. Our investors include top Indian family offices and global UHNIs.

NRole Overview

nWe're hiring one mid-level Associate to lead portfolio execution across ASF. This is not a sourcing-first role. We want someone who's already managed companies, handled founder complexity, and can turn data into insight—and insight into action.

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- Own 8–12 active portfolio companies, reporting directly to a Principal
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- Run KPI tracking, quarterly reviews, and intervention planning
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- Lead analysts focused on data quality, financial performance, and board-ready reporting
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- Support AOP reviews, follow-on round preparation, and founder-side support
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- Help turnaround underperforming companies or flag red flags early
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nThis is a Partner-track role for a portfolio operator, not a pipeline hunter.

NWhat You'll Lead

nPortfolio Oversight & Value Creation

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- Lead structured monthly and quarterly reviews across 8–12 active companies
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- Track KPIs across revenue, org design, GTM execution, hiring, and cash flow
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- Collaborate with founders to build or challenge AOPs and hiring plans
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- Flag underperformance early, and recommend interventions to the Principal
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- Support downstream rounds—materials, narrative, and investor calibration
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nFounder Alignment & Support

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- Maintain high-touch relationships with founding teams
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- Push for accountabilitywithout overstepping—own the "trusted challenger" seat
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- Act as the first escalation point for operational fire drills
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- Navigate difficult founder dynamics with maturity and clarity
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nAnalyst Team Management

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- Lead 1–2 analystsin tracking and interpreting portfolio data
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- Ensure output is accurate, timely, and IC-ready
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- Drive reporting discipline, deadline adherence, and performance visibility
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nInvestment Support& Execution

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- Support Principals on live deals: due diligence, benchmarking, IC memos
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- Review models, validateAOP assumptions, and identify operational risks pre-investment
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- Manage post-deal integration into the portfolio review system
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nWho You Are

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- A buy-side trained portfolio manager, not just a transaction executor
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- Strong at handling complexity, ambiguity, and cross-functional founders
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- Can turn disorganised startup data into structured insights
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- Comfortable leading junior team members, reporting up to Principals, and working cross-border
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- Deep understanding of founder psychology, cap tables, burn, and operating leverage
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nRequired Experience

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- 3–5 years in venture capital, private equity, or cross-stage fund investing
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- Must have managed a portfolio of 5+ companies, including KPI and founder oversight
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- Must have supported AOPplanning, follow-on fundraising, or company turnarounds
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- Must have closed at least 2 investments end-to-end on the buy-side
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- MBA or CA required OR robust proof of financial modeling, AOP structuring, and decision-prep ownership
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- Experience managing analysts or junior team members in fund settings is a plus
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nCandidates with only investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting backgrounds will not be considered.

NCompensation Structure

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- Total Annual Package: ₹26,50,000
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- ₹20,00,000 fixed annualsalary
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- ₹3,25,000 confirmed annual retention bonus (paid every 12 months)
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- ₹3,25,000 ESOP grant annually (each annual grant comes with its own vesting schedule)
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- Performance bonus (based on portfolio success and personal execution)
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- Carry participation (disclosed during the final interview stage)
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nFixed compensationis non-negotiable. All upside is earned through performance.

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