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About Artha Group & Artha Prime Fund Artha Group is a performance-led investment firm managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across venture capital, private equity, and public market strategies. Our platforms include: Artha Venture Fund – Early-stage sector-focused VC (B2C, fintech, mobility, SaaS) Artha Continuum Fund – Cross-stage investments across Indian and global markets Artha Select Fund – Follow-on capital for breakout portfolio companies Artha Quest Fund – India’s first institutional platform for search fund investing Artha Prime Fund – A public markets fund focused on pre-IPO and microcap equities Artha Prime Fund identifies promoter-led, fundamentals-driven companies that are priced below intrinsic value—well before broader market recognition. We apply rigorous research, forensic diligence, and on-ground validation to generate asymmetric returns. Role Overview We are hiring an Analyst to support the investment research, diligence, and execution engine of Artha Prime Fund. This is a buy-side role - not a coverage or report-writing position. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience evaluating listed or pre-IPO opportunities, conducting deep financial analysis, and supporting conviction-led investments. This role requires precision, speed, and a bias toward clarity. You will work directly with the Principal and senior team members on live investment ideas, thesis development, and portfolio reporting. Key Responsibilities Investment Research & Financial Diligence Conduct fundamental analysis on listed and pre-IPO companies, focusing on financial quality, promoter behavior, and governance Build and maintain financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment trackers Identify hidden risks through forensic review of filings, disclosures, and audit history Prepare concise, decision-oriented research briefs—not coverage notes On-Ground Validation Coordinate and participate in distributor, supplier, and customer calls Support field diligence efforts, including site visits and promoter meetings Triangulate financial performance with real-world insights to validate assumptions Screening & Pipeline Management Track a rolling watchlist of underpriced, underfollowed public equities Monitor corporate actions, market movements, earnings reports, and filings Flag thesis triggers, red flags, and potential entry points in real time Reporting & Execution Support Maintain internal investment dashboards, models, and due diligence repositories Assist in preparing investment memos and IC presentation decks Ensure hygiene, timeliness, and completeness of all research outputs Candidate Profile This role is for a finance-first analyst with prior experience on the buy side —public markets, family offices, PMS, or fund investing. We are not considering candidates from equity sales, brokerage research, or sell-side analyst desks. Required Experience & Skills Chartered Accountant is a must 2 - 4 years of experience in public market investing, equity research (buy side only), or pre-IPO diligence Demonstrated exposure to small-cap or micro-cap companies Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, relative valuation, forensic analysis) Sharp business writing and the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear insights High standards of ownership, execution speed, and reporting discipline Compensation Structure ₹13,50,000 total CTC per annum ₹10,80,000 fixed annual salary (paid monthly) ₹2,70,000 annual retention bonus (paid after 12 months) Performance bonus based on fund and individual KPIs Promotion pathway to Associate level within 18–24 months based on outcomes Note: Fixed compensation is non-negotiable . All upside is performance-driven. Show more Show less
