Research Analyst PE / VC Fund

Research Analyst – PE / VC Fund (Indian Manufacturing & Industrials)

Location : Mumbai, India

Experience : 3–5 years (Post-MBA)

Compensation : ₹10 - 15 Lakhs + Equity Upside

Role Type : Full-Time | Founding Team | High-Growth

About Us

We are building a growth-stage PE / VC fund with a dedicated focus on Indian manufacturing and industrials, backed by a family office. Our edge lies in deep operational value creation, driven by proven Lean manufacturing expertise, hands-on advisors, and a data-driven approach to subsector selection and investment thesis development. This is a rare opportunity to join a fund at inception, shape the research engine, and influence investment strategy from Day 1.

About the Role

This is a first-research-hire role with a clear pathway to leadership. Over 2–3 years, you will evolve from executing research to leading the research function, building processes, and managing a small analyst team.

You will work across the entire investment life cycle — from sourcing and screening companies to supporting due diligence, thesis building, and portfolio value-creation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Founder Engagement

Conduct screening calls and preliminary diligence with founders / management teams

Build high-quality target lists across manufacturing subsectors (primary + secondary research)

Coordinate meetings during the founder's India visits

Maintain long-term relationships with potential portfolio companies

Research & Analysis

Conduct deep company and industry research using MCA, market databases, and sector reports

Perform financial screening : revenue trends, margin quality, leverage, working capital cycles

Identify red flags and accounting irregularities through conversations with finance teams / auditors

Track subsector trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities

Support investment thesis development with data-backed insights

Pipeline & Ecosystem Building

Maintain structured pipeline dashboards and research repositories

Build and nurture networks across advisors, intermediaries, OEMs, and trade associations

Contribute to brand building, ecosystem presence, and LP outreach (as needed) Lifecycle Involvement

Participate in deal evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring where relevant

What Success Looks Like

Creation of scalable research workflows and intelligence systems

Meaningful contributions to subsector prioritization and investment decisions

High-quality market intelligence delivered to portfolio companies

Effective alignment with Lean manufacturing advisors to accelerate value creation

Qualifications Required

MBA from Tier-1 (IIM / ISB) or strong Tier-2 (FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, SPJIMR, MDI, etc.)

3–5 years post-MBA experience in investment research, consulting, corporate strategy, financial analysis, or corporate development

Strong financial literacy (must be proficient with P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, MCA filings)

Excellent communication skills — especially for founder-level screening calls

Ability to operate independently in a high-ambiguity, high-accountability environment

Demonstrated analytical horsepower and ability to extract insights from complex data

Process-building orientation; comfort creating systems from scratch

Natural relationship-building skills and professional presence

Preferred

Engineering background (mechanical / chemical / industrial)

Experience in PE / VC, IB, or M&A

Familiarity with Indian manufacturing supply chains and industrial ecosystems

Experience in early-stage or entrepreneurial environments

What We Offer

Equity Upside : Meaningful carry allocation as part of the founding team

Clear Growth Path : Move from execution → research leadership → team management

Deep Learning : Exposure to PE / VC investing, Lean manufacturing, operational excellence

High Autonomy : Freedom to design research processes and systems end-to-end

Strategic Influence : Shape subsector strategy, deal flow, and portfolio outcomes

Powerful Network : Collaborate with top-tier manufacturing advisors and industry leaders

Working Style

You will work directly with the US-based Fund Founder

The role demands independent judgment, proactive execution, and the ability to move work forward even when leadership is remote.

Office-based in Mumbai, with travel for site visits and company meetings.

How to Apply

Please submit the following via our Google Form (link below) :

CV / Resume

200–300 word cover note answering the three application questions

Please address the following in your cover note :

Why this role? What excites you about building a research function at an early-stage PE / VC fund?

Process-building example : Describe one workflow / system you built from scratch and the problem it solved.

Analytical insight : Share one under-the-radar subsector in Indian manufacturing / industrials that you believe is interesting — and why.

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