Portfolio Associate - Acumen India

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Portfolio Associate - Acumen India at Acumen's team

**Location:** India, Mumbai

Acumen is looking for a Portfolio Associate to join our India team in Mumbai. We're looking for someone with atleast 4 years of investing, consulting, or private equity experience and a proven commitment to tackling global poverty. The right candidate is bold, creative, and can excel in a fast-paced start-up environment.

**About Acumen** We are investors. A different kind of investor. We invest in people and companies working to solve problems for people living in poverty - essential products and services that bring more opportunities, more choices to millions. To date, Acumen has positively impacted 309 million lives by investing $137M in 139 innovative early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investment is not only about capital - we have been investing in innovators for years, connecting with emerging leaders around the world, and engaging them in collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill building.

**About Acumen India** Acumen's commitment to India began in 2002 when we deployed capital to Aravind Eye Care Systems and then consequently set up our India office in 2006. The Acumen India team is responsible for finding, vetting, and managing investments in game-changing social enterprises that serve the poor in our portfolio sectors: Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Energy.

**About the Role** The Portfolio Associate will play a key role in the success, development, and impact of Acumen's portfolio in India. The Portfolio Associate also provides support to core investment processes like maintenance of the portfolio database, coordination with the finance and legal teams, and developing a pipeline of investment opportunities. Specific responsibilities include:

• Identifying investment opportunities and due diligence
• Impact assessments and portfolio operations
• Post-investment support and metric evaluation

**Qualifications and Skills**

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, Masters will be a plus
• At least 4 years of management consulting or operational experience
• Understanding of early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs is a plus
• Good financial modeling and business analysis skills
• Familiarity with the social enterprise and impact investing sectors
• Authorization to work in India on a permanent basis

**Compensation** Acumen offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including full benefits.

**Location:** Mumbai, India

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• Please share an example of a business that is serving low-income Indians and why you think the company has the potential to create systems change that will be beneficial for the community.
• When evaluating an early-stage investment opportunity for Acumen India, which 2-3 criteria would you prioritize to inform an investment decision (MAX 150 words).

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