Job Description: Investment Professional for South Asia

Company: Circulate Capital is a Singapore based leading impact investment firm driving a circular economy by investing across the recycling value chain and next-generation materials in high growth markets. In partnership with global brands and financial institutions, the firm scales supply chain solutions that deliver economic, social and environmental value. Founded in 2018 by supply chain experts and industry leaders including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, Chanel, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical and Mondelēz International. The firm currently manages c.US$265 Mn in AUM for South Asia, South-East Asia and Latin America and is in the process of scaling its growth private equity strategy. To learn more, visit the website at https://www.circulatecapital.com/

Title: Senior Investment Manager / Investment Director (South Asia)    

Report To: Partner (South Asia)    

Location: India (remote)

Opportunity: Circulate Capital is seeking an experienced Investment Professional to strengthen its team in India and focus on investments from the new fund while also managing few of the existing investments in India.    

The ideal candidate should be an accomplished investor with deal execution experience who is interested in helping solve some of the world’s most complex problems through investing in companies that deliver positive environmental impact while demonstrating exceptional financial returns to investors. This is a full-time remote working position in India with travel required for the effective execution of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research on industry trends, sectors, and companies    .
• Interact with a variety of stakeholders, and take a co-lead in identifying and developing new investment opportunities in thematic areas of interest that are a fit with our values, investor interests, and approach
• Co-lead investment opportunities through various stages of the process, including initial screening, detailed business diligence - market sizing, technology walkthroughs, competitive landscapes, financial modelling, reference calls, external DD, presentation to the CC Investment committee, negotiations and closing
• Prepare, present, and maintain detailed investment documentation for our clients
• Constantly strive to increase the positive impact of our portfolio companies by working with them in an intensive manner and adding value in critical areas of strategy, operations, business development, organizational building, and governance
• Proactively develop and manage relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including potential investees, sector experts, consultants, policymakers, investors, advisors, and thought leaders
• Coordinate actively with the India team to understand and track key metrics to monitor the progress being made by portfolio companies on the goals around social, environmental, and financial returns
• Represent Circulate Capital at industry events and build relationships within the private market and investor ecosystems
• Support the global team on specific tasks related to deal screening, due diligence, and execution as and when required

Key Competencies:

• 10+ years of overall professional experience in financial services, with flexibility for candidates who bring comparable exposure through founder or office of the founder roles; must include at least 4–5 years of investment experience within a growth stage private equity fund.
• Investment experience must comprise making at least 2 new investments with end to end process management, managed at least 3-4 portfolio companies and also worked on steering exits
• Either an MBA from reputed institution with specialisation in Finance along with a CFA (L3) OR a Chartered Accountant with passion for solving complex environmental issues and operational experience in relevant industries
• Intuitive understanding of business models and different entrepreneurial styles and an innate ability to strike strong working relationships with entrepreneurs and a variety of stakeholders that form their eco-system, such as other GPs, lenders, sector experts, or policymakers
• Proven track record of providing guidance to businesses at multiple levels including operations, strategy, and governance, through working with a variety of portfolio companies or through working directly in a key role within a company
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well within a multi-cultural team and effectively interact with the external ecosystem
• A significant network of peers and related stakeholders in the region
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; with an ability to formulate and present analysis and arguments in a clear, crisp, and concise manner to other team members, Partners, and portfolio companies
• Fluency in local language(s) and English
• Humility and commitment to producing the highest quality of work, with attention to detail and follow-through

We are actively creating a workplace where authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion enable people to become their best selves both personally and professionally while having a career with purpose and impact. Circulate Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application

Please apply using the apply now link submitting your CV and cover letter.

SAGANA is supporting Circulate Capital with the recruitment of this role. If your application is short listed you will be contacted by a member of their recruiting team. www.sagana.com