Job Title: Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Location: Mumbai Organization name: JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) Company Type: Angel Network/ Incubation centre / Startup Accelerator Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / JIIF Board of Directors Type: Full-time | Executive-Level About Us: We are an investment firm that has backed 110+ startups with investments exceeding INR 265+ crores. Investing in 20+ startups annually, we actively support our portfolio companies in their growth journey. Our Portfolio Team works closely with founders, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and networking opportunities to help them scale effectively. JIIF is a dynamic, innovation-driven platform focused on supporting high-potential startups through investment, acceleration, and strategic advisory. With a mission to fuel entrepreneurial success, we operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. We are now seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead and scale our investment strategy across diverse startup sectors. Position Overview: The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will be responsible for designing and executing the JIIF’s investment strategies in early to growth stage startups. This includes sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, managing portfolio performance, raising capital, exits and building relationships with Limited Partners (LPs), co-investors, and founders. The CIO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, driving investment returns and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Investment Strategy & Execution Develop and continuously refine the overarching investment thesis aligned with the JIIF’s vision. Identify high-growth sectors, technologies, and trends for potential investment opportunities. Establish rigorous investment criteria and approval processes. 2. Deal Sourcing & Origination Lead proactive sourcing of early-stage startup deals through a robust network of founders, VCs, incubators, and tech communities Evaluate inbound and outbound opportunities to maintain a healthy deal pipeline 3. Due Diligence & Deal Documentation Oversee qualitative and quantitative due diligence including financial analysis, market sizing, business model assessment, and risk evaluation. Structure and negotiate term sheets, valuation agreements, and equity stakes. 4. Portfolio Management Monitor and manage performance across the existing portfolio of startups. Build and maintain relations with Portfolio Actively support portfolio companies with strategic guidance, follow-on funding, talent acquisition, and business development. Identify and execute exit opportunities including Secondary, M&A and IPOs. 5. Fundraising & Investor Relations Lead fundraising initiatives for venture funds or SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles)[AD3] . Build and maintain relationships with LPs, angel investors, and institutional investors. Report on fund performance, market trends, and key investment milestones. 6. Leadership & Team Management Hire and lead the investment team, including analysts, associates, and venture partners. Foster a high-performance culture focused on analytical rigor, integrity, and innovation. Collaborate with the executive team on long-term strategic planning. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA, CFA, CA or equivalent preferred). Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in angel investing, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or strategic finance. Proven track record of identifying, investing in, and exiting high-growth startups. Deep knowledge of startup ecosystems in India Skills: Financial modelling and valuation capabilities. Strong negotiation and deal-structuring skills. High-level strategic thinking with a founder-friendly mindset. Outstanding communication, leadership, and networking skills. Preferred Attributes: Entrepreneurial background or experience operating within a startup. Deep networks in venture capital, technology, and innovation hubs. Passion for technology, innovation, and startup culture. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary. Performance-based bonus. Opportunity to shape the future of startups in emerging markets. How to Apply: Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any investment portfolio or track record to coo@jitojiif.com
About the job Job Title: Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Location: Mumbai Organization name: JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) Company Type: Angel Network/ Incubation center / Startup Accelerator Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / JIIF Board of Directors Type: Full-time | Executive-Level About Us: We are an investment firm that has backed 110+ startups with investments exceeding INR 265+ crores. Investing in 20+ startups annually, we actively support our portfolio companies in their growth journey. Our Portfolio Team works closely with founders, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and networking opportunities to help them scale effectively. JIIF is a dynamic, innovation-driven platform focused on supporting high-potential startups through investment, acceleration, and strategic advisory. With a mission to fuel entrepreneurial success, we operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. We are now seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead and scale our investment strategy across diverse startup sectors. Position Overview: The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will be responsible for designing and executing the JIIF’s investment strategies in early to growth stage startups. This includes sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, managing portfolio performance, raising capital, exits and building relationships with Limited Partners (LPs), co-investors, and founders. The CIO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, driving investment returns and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Investment Strategy & Execution Develop and continuously refine the overarching investment thesis aligned with the JIIF’s vision. Identify high-growth sectors, technologies, and trends for potential investment opportunities. Establish rigorous investment criteria and approval processes. 2. Deal Sourcing & Origination Lead proactive sourcing of early-stage startup deals through a robust network of founders, VCs, incubators, and tech communities Evaluate inbound and outbound opportunities to maintain a healthy deal pipeline 3. Due Diligence & Deal Documentation Oversee qualitative and quantitative due diligence including financial analysis, market sizing, business model assessment, and risk evaluation. Structure and negotiate term sheets, valuation agreements, and equity stakes. 4. Portfolio Management Monitor and manage performance across the existing portfolio of startups. Build and maintain relations with Portfolio Actively support portfolio companies with strategic guidance, follow-on funding, talent acquisition, and business development. Identify and execute exit opportunities including Secondary, M&A and IPOs. 5. Fundraising & Investor Relations Lead fundraising initiatives for venture funds or SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles)[AD3] . Build and maintain relationships with LPs, angel investors, and institutional investors. Report on fund performance, market trends, and key investment milestones. 6. Leadership & Team Management Hire and lead the investment team, including analysts, associates, and venture partners. Foster a high-performance culture focused on analytical rigor, integrity, and innovation. Collaborate with the executive team on long-term strategic planning. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA, CFA, CA or equivalent preferred). Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in angel investing, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or strategic finance. Proven track record of identifying, investing in, and exiting high-growth startups. Deep knowledge of startup ecosystems in India Skills: Financial modelling and valuation capabilities. Strong negotiation and deal-structuring skills. High-level strategic thinking with a founder-friendly mindset. Outstanding communication, leadership, and networking skills. Preferred Attributes: Entrepreneurial background or experience operating within a startup. Deep networks in venture capital, technology, and innovation hubs. Passion for technology, innovation, and startup culture. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary. Performance-based bonus. Opportunity to shape the future of startups in emerging markets. How to Apply: Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any investment portfolio or track record to coo@jitojiif.com
As the Head of Portfolio Management at JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF), your role will involve managing a portfolio of 110+ startup companies, actively supporting them in their growth journey, and ultimately aiming for healthy exits for the investors. You will work closely with founders, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and networking opportunities to help them scale effectively. **Key Responsibilities:** - Managing portfolio of 110+ startup companies - Leveraging the JIIF investor and JITO network for business and strategic connects - Ecosystem connects to optimally manage startups including debt, short-term loans, and business connects - Networking with other verticals of JITO **Primary Responsibilities:** **Reporting:** - Pass on information/data on the startup performance to investors via calls and data provided by startups - Transparent & timely reporting to management on startups" funding/work profile - Adhoc requirements from startups" investors and internally for JITO reporting - Prepare financials, valuation reports, AGM and other meetings details related to Uprounds reporting **Risk Management:** - Investor portfolio management including data on the number of investors and startups - Board representation for investors/JIIF in all startups funded through JIIF - Guidance to startups on business risks, pivots, etc. - Negotiating and protecting rights of investors during Uprounds **Support:** - Help on closing compliances related to investors - Connect startups with other funding agencies to raise more funds - Closing transaction documents - Maintain updated data on SCIP **Strategies:** - Identify exit opportunities for investors - Explore possible collaborations for startups - Increase startup level and investor level engagement **Qualifications:** - Education: CA with 3-5 years of portfolio management experience or IB experience, or CS with 5-7 years of experience in a similar industry - Preferred Attributes: Entrepreneurial background, deep networks in venture capital, technology, and innovation hubs, passion for technology, innovation, and startup culture Joining JIIF as the Head of Portfolio Management, you will be offered a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and the opportunity to shape the future of startups in emerging markets. If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any investment portfolio or track record to coo@ojiif.com.,
Job Title: Portfolio Manager Location: Andheri East, Mumbai Organization name: JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) Company Type: Angel Network/ Incubation centre / Startup Accelerator Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Type: Full-time | Executive-Level About Us: We are an investment firm that has backed 110+ startups with investments exceeding INR 265+ crores. Investing in 20+ startups annually, we actively support our portfolio companies in their growth journey. Our Portfolio Team works closely with founders, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and networking opportunities to help them scale effectively. JIIF is a dynamic, innovation-driven platform focused on supporting high-potential startups through investment, acceleration, and strategic advisory. With a mission to fuel entrepreneurial success, we operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. Position Overview: The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing 110+ startup companies in terms of regular monitoring of their performances through MIS calls and keeping the investors updated about the happenings in these startups. The ultimate goal is to get healthy exits for the investors for the portfolio companies. 1. Managing portfolio of 110+ startup companies 2. Leveraging the JIIF investor and JITO network - Business and strategic Connects. 3. Ecosystem connects - to optimally manage startups Debt, Short Term Loans, Business Connects. 4. Networking with other verticals of JITO. Primary responsibilities: A. Reporting 1. Pass on information/data on the startup performance (revenue, compliance etc) to the investors. This is done via calls to each startup every quarter + data provided by them. (MIS shared by startups and Minutes of the call along with recording) 2. Transparent & timely reporting to the management on the startups funding/work profile etc. 3. Adhoc requirement from Startups investors and Internally for JITO reporting 4. Financials, Valuation Reports, AGM and other meetings, Details related to Uprounds reporting B. Risk Management 1. Investor portfolio management data on the number of investors including the amount invested & number of startups 2. Board representation for investors/JIIF in all startups funded through JIIF. 3. Guidance to the startups on business risks, pivots, etc. 4. Negotiating and protecting rights of the investors during Uprounds C. Support 1. Help on closing compliances related to investors. (Shorter notices, Approvals on AVMs, etc) 2. Connect startups with other funding agencies (VC/Investment banks etc.) to raise more fund for startups. Meet with funding agencies/attend VC PE events/ 3. Closing transaction documents 4. Maintain the updated data on SCIP. D. Strategies 1. Exit Opportunity for Investors 2. Possible collaboration for startups 3. Increase startup level and investor level engagement Qualifications: Education: CA with 3-5 years of portfolio management experience or IB experience or a CS with 5-7 years of experience in similar industry. Preferred Attributes: Entrepreneurial background or experience operating within a startup. Deep networks in venture capital, technology, and innovation hubs. Passion for technology, innovation, and startup culture. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary. Performance-based bonus. Opportunity to shape the future of startups in emerging markets. How to Apply: Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any investment portfolio or track record to [HIDDEN TEXT]