Investment Associate

Company Description

Lapis India Capital Advisors Private Limited provides global institutions with access to India's high-growth real estate markets through local expertise and seamless execution. We are committed to building lasting partnerships founded on entrepreneurship, integrity, and performance. With a cycle-tested team of experienced professionals, we have a proven ability to source, execute, and manage diverse real estate transactions across the country. Over the past 20 years, Lapis has served more than 80 global institutional investors as an independent fiduciary for foreign capital in India.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Investment Associate based in Mumbai. The Investment Associate will be responsible for conducting financial modeling, performing due diligence, and analyzing financial data to assist investment decisions and strategies. The role also involves supporting investment evaluations, preparing detailed reports, and working closely with team members to monitor portfolio performance and market trends.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Financial Modeling and strong Analytical Skills
• Experience in Due Diligence and a solid understanding of Finance
• Knowledge of Investments, particularly in the real estate sector, is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Prior experience in investment management, private equity, or real estate is a plus

If you have 2–5 years of work experience, and are genuinely passionate about India’s real estate markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of relevant work experience (no more).
• Undergraduate degree in Humanities, Sciences, Commerce, and/or Engineering from a top-tier Indian or international college/university.
• Professional qualifications (CA, MBA) are welcome but not required.
• Patient researcher who enjoys deep, bottom-up analysis — willing to dig into data, trends, and business models.
• Based in Mumbai (role is in-person at our Bandra (West) office). This is not a remote / work-from-home position.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct deep-dive research on supply, demand, and growth across residential, office, retail, hotels, logistics, and mixed-use sectors.
• Build and maintain detailed market and financial models.
• Analyze properties, portfolios, and companies to assess sustainable RoCE and long-term growth.
• Contribute to screening, underwriting, and investment memos.
• Present research findings clearly, with evidence-backed conclusions.

What We Value

• Strong quantitative and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, and discipline.
• High attention to detail and ownership of work.
• A genuine interest in real estate as an investment asset class.

Who Should Not Apply

• Fresh graduates with no full-time work experience.
• Professionals with more than 5 years of experience.

Why Join Lapis India Capital

• Early exposure to live investments and decision-making.
• Small, high-quality team — your work will have visible impact.
• Rigorous and collegial culture focused on learning and long-term thinking.
• Competitive compensation and mentorship from experienced investors.

How to Apply

Please send the following to debbie@lapisindiacapital.com

(Subject: “Investment Associate — [Your Name]”)

• Your CV (max 2 pages).
• A one-page note on a real estate market, property type, or specific asset you find interesting — explain why, in your own thinking, supported by a few data points. (MUST SUBMIT)
• Your current CTC, expected compensation and notice period.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until two hires are made over the next 12 months