Role Summary

We are looking for a DVP/VP to lead private market investment advisory for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and family offices. This role focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and advising clients on pre-IPO and early-stage venture capital opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of private equity and venture capital, a strong network in the startup ecosystem, and a proven track record of facilitating private market deals.

Key Responsibilities

- Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and source high-potential pre-IPO and early-stage investment opportunities for clients.
- Client Advisory: Advise HNIs and family offices on private market deals, including conducting due diligence on startups' financial health, market position, and growth potential.
- Deal Facilitation: Manage the end-to-end deal process for pre-IPO placements and secondary transactions with ultra-high-net-worth (UHNI) investors. This includes preparing legal documents and negotiating terms.
- Startup Advisory: Advise startups on capital raising and funding strategies through HNIs, family offices, and micro-VCs.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed on market trends, competitive landscapes,



and regulatory changes to guide investment strategies.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, VCs, family offices, and HNIs.
- Portfolio Management: Help clients integrate private market investments into their overall wealth plan for a balanced and diversified portfolio.

Qualifications

- Experience: Proven experience in private equity, venture capital, or a related field, with a focus on advising HNI and family office clients. Experience facilitating pre-IPO and secondary transactions is highly preferred.
- Domain Knowledge: A robust understanding of private market investment strategies, including venture capital and growth equity. Familiarity with fund structures, financial modeling, and valuation analysis is essential.
- Network: An established network within the startup and private investment ecosystem in India.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is required. An MBA or CFA is a plus.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with sophisticated investors.

📌 DVP / VP - Private Market Investments (Chennai)
🏢 Intellectual Capital HR Consulting
📍 Chennai