Investment Analyst
Westraty Ventures
Pune Division, Maharashtra, IndiaFresher42m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Westraty Ventures LLP is a startup-focused syndicate fund that identifies, evaluates, and facilitates investment opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site role for an Investment Analyst in Pune, Maharashtra.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the investment deal lifecycle, from sourcing and onboarding startups to financial evaluation, due diligence, investor coordination, and transaction closure.
- Develop financial models.
- Conduct startup valuations.
- Analyze business models and financial performance.
- Assess investment risks and growth potential.
- Prepare investment memos and presentations.
- Maintain the deal pipeline.
- Coordinate with founders and investors.
- Support investment structuring.
- Track opportunities through negotiations and closure.
- Work closely with the leadership team to evaluate investment opportunities and support the syndicate's investment decisions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Financial modelling
- Business valuation
- Financial statement analysis
- Investment evaluation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial forecasting, cash flow projections, scenario analysis, and startup valuation.
- Ability to assess startup business models, market opportunities, unit economics, growth potential, and investment risks.
- Understanding of startup fundraising, equity structures, cap tables, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ownership of deal execution.
- Ability to manage multiple investment opportunities in a deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
- MBA in Finance, CFA Level II/III, or an equivalent relevant finance qualification preferred.
- Freshers with strong financial modelling and analytical skills are welcome to apply.
- Candidates with experience in venture capital, private equity, startup investments, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or investment banking are encouraged to apply.