Impact Investment, G-MAITRI

Job Description

About The/Nudge: The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals, and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners. Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover, and more. Set up with support from 100+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG, L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime ". Gujarat Social Entrepreneurship Fund (G-SEF), G-MAITRI: The/Nudge Institute (TNI) has signed an MOU with Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited (GLPC) to support social enterprises enabling rural livelihoods for underserved communities. The fund aims to provide grants to for-profit and nonprofit social enterprises over the next five years. The team running the Fund will be housed in GLPC. TNI will provide technical assistance to GLPC and will be responsible for designing the institutional mechanism, guidelines, criteria, operational plans, mentorship, and go-to-market support to startups funded through the Fund. TNI will also coordinate with the Project Management Unit (PMU) setup in GLPC and conduct its training and capacity building to achieve the stated objectives Job Overview: Conduct thorough financial analysis and due diligence of prospective investment opportunities. Lead auditing and fund disbursement reviews to ensure financial compliance. Monitor portfolio performance and flag financial or operational risks in a timely manner. Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective portfolio management and governance. Support investment decision-making by providing financial insights and compliance assessments. Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks governing investments and grants. Who Should Apply We’re looking for candidates who bring a strong mix of financial expertise, communication skills, and a proactive mindset. You’ll be a great fit if you have: Fluency in English and Hindi A Chartered Accountant (CA) or Masters in Finance/Accounting qualification with 5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience Proven ability in financial analysis, due diligence, and investment decision-making Hands-on experience in auditing, fund disbursement reviews, and financial compliance Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to investments and/or grants Exposure to portfolio monitoring and risk assessment Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex environments and perform well under pressure A quick learner with a knack for multitasking and problem-solving A can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organisation and encourage qualified individuals to apply irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity Show more Show less