Upaya is seeking a full-time Analyst / Senior Analyst to join its Investments Portfolio team in Bangalore, India. This role will be central to sourcing, evaluating, investing and growing impact-first investments in India. The candidate will work closely with the investment team and portfolio companies to ensure alignment with Upaya s goals of financial sustainability and lasting social impact. This role requires strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, and a passion for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs. Responsibilities: Identify promising early-stage enterprises aligned with Upaya s mission through proactive sourcing, networking, and partnerships. Conduct financial, operational, and impact due diligence, including deep dives into market, product, team, and scalability. Design key indicators that best capture the financial and social performance of Upayas portfolio, conduct real-time analysis, and assist with visualization and external reporting when needed Review financial statements of portfolio partners and highlight key performance metrics and trends across categories Qualifications: A MBA or Masters in Finance, Accounting and/or any other post-graduate finance degree is preferred but not mandatory. Must demonstrate proficiency in financial statement analysis, financial modelling etc Skills: 1-3 years of post-qualification work experience as a finance professional in an investment fund/ investment banking/ consulting/ company. Excellent analytical and organization skills. Competence in MS Office is required with a high level of proficiency in MS Excel; experience with Google Sheets is a plus. Strong relationship building skills, especially with regards to working closely with early-stage entrepreneurs. Strong written and verbal communication (fluency required in English and fluency in other languages is a plus) Comfortable with travel to partner locations especially far-away places like north-eastern states of India and impoverished communities Strong work ethic and steadfast commitment to Upayas values
The role combines relationship management, market research, program development, and high-quality documentation to strengthen Upaya s visibility, partnerships, and fundraising pipeline. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, systems thinker, and proactive networker passionate about leveraging partnerships for social impact. Responsibilities: 1. Institutional Partnerships Strategy & Management Support the design and execution of Upaya s institutional partnerships and fundraising strategy across programs. Manage existing donor and partner relationships, ensuring consistent communication, reporting, and stewardship. Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities with foundations, corporates, and multilateral institutions aligned with Upaya s mission. 2. Networking and Advocacy Represent Upaya in external forums, conferences, and ecosystem events to build visibility and forge strategic alliances. Collaborate with communications and leadership teams to strengthen Upaya s positioning in the inclusive jobs and impact investing ecosystem. Build and maintain a network of key stakeholders, including funders, ecosystem enablers, and sectoral alliances. 3. Market Research and Program Development Analyze market and ecosystem trends to identify partnership opportunities and thematic priorities. Research partner organizations strategic needs to co-develop tailored program offerings. Support the design of proposals and concept notes that align Upaya s capabilities with donor priorities. 4. Documentation, Reporting & Data Management Produce high-quality documents, concept notes, donor proposals, presentations, progress reports, and case studies for external stakeholders. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely reporting and data-driven insights for partners. Maintain organized partnership records, pipelines, and databases for monitoring progress and outcomes. 5. Internal Collaboration and Feedback Loops Gather and share feedback from partners to inform organizational learning and program improvement. Work closely with investment, accelerator, communications, operations and impact measurement teams to ensure alignment of messaging and outcomes across programs Why Join Upaya: Be part of a mission-driven organization creating dignified jobs and fighting poverty through enterprise. Collaborate with a diverse and passionate global team. Opportunity to shape high-impact partnerships and initiatives that influence an inclusive growth ecosystem. Experience, Qualifications & Skills: 8-10 years of professional experience in partnerships, fundraising, program development, or business development, ideally in the social impact, development, or sustainability sectors. Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. Deep understanding of the international donor ecosystem, especially on themes of job creation, poverty alleviation, enterprise development, future of work and digital transformation Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce compelling proposals and presentations. Highly organized, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously. Previous experience of working with consulting/advisory firms will be preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus. Passion for social impact, inclusive entrepreneurship, and poverty alleviation. Ability to handle high pressure situations with grace and respect.
Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator Upaya Social Ventures Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator Time Commitment: Full-time, with occasional evening meetings with our US colleagues is required throughout the year Position Summary: The DJA is run in collaboration with strategic and program partners. We are seeking a dynamic, self-starter to drive the programs activities and partner management across multiple programs. This exciting opportunity involves working on scouting, selections and program implementation. You ll also have an opportunity to learn how to design capacity building programs and work with social businesses. This position involves coordinating with various internal and external program partners and other stakeholders to meet the desired outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Building a strong pipeline of businesses as per program theme or in alignment with Upaya s focus areas Identifying and driving outreach efforts with relevant ecosystem partners Coordinating with the Communications team to develop collaterals and outreach documents Exploring new channels and avenues for outreach and brand visibility amongst entrepreneurs, investors and funders End-to-end delivery of the selections cycle Coordinate with the internal team and applicants as required Ensure seamless execution of program(s) in alignment with defined objectives and outcomes Plan and deliver workshops and sessions through the course of the program. This includes managing logistics, coordinating with cohort entrepreneurs and following-up where necessary Build strong relationships with cohort founders and ensure a positive, value-driven experience in their engagement with Upaya Coordinate with external facilitators and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of the sessions Liaison between the cohort and the Communications team to deliver on content and collaterals Create documents and other collateral relevant to the program Be the liaison between Upaya and program partners. This includes managing all communications, expectations and activities as per the scope of the program Coordinate with program partners throughout the program duration to ensure deliverables to the cohort Support and drive any other workshops and events conducted for the cohort and other entrepreneurs in the Upaya network Experience, Qualifications Skills: We are looking for a mission- and culture-aligned professional with 4 - 8 years of relevant experience, including exposure to program management, working with founders, or within incubation, acceleration, or impact investing programs. The ideal candidate is purpose-driven, highly organized, and demonstrates strong ownership, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and drive outcomes. Graduates / postgraduates with relevant degrees and experience are welcome to apply. Required prior experience of working in incubation/accelerator programs, with impact driven / social businesses Demonstrated experience in program/project management and liasoning with multiple stakeholders A background in finance and/or management, an understanding of business models and the social business ecosystem Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal language Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated environment Great at execution and demonstrated ability of building and managing relationships Highly organized, attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and multitask Willingness to adapt and execute based on changing needs Proficient in MS Office and/or Google docs applications Be part of a mission-driven organization creating dignified jobs and fighting poverty through enterprise. Collaborate with a diverse and passionate global team. Opportunity to shape high-impact partnerships and initiatives that influence an inclusive growth ecosystem. Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter (maximum one page, font size 11) outlining their interest in the role, one social business or entrepreneur that inspires them (and why) and why they believe they are a strong fit for the position. Application for Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. About Upaya Social Ventures: Upaya s award-winning impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies. Till date, Upaya has accelerated 134 companies, and the portfolio of 40 companies have created over 50,000 dignified jobs across India.