Investment Analyst

Key Responsibilities

● Investment Research & Analysis: Conduct financial and strategic due diligence on

startups, analyze private company filings (MCA/ROC), assess ESOP structures, and

build investment memos and valuation models.

● Transaction Execution: Drive end-to-end deal closure including term sheet

preparation, legal documentation review (SPA, SHA, DoA), stamp duty coordination,

and compliance with regulatory processes.

● Legal & Compliance Coordination: Collaborate with external legal and tax

advisors to ensure all transactions are executed in accordance with SEBI, RBI, and

Income Tax regulations applicable to AIFs and secondary share transfers.

● Portfolio Monitoring: Maintain records of completed deals, update fund models,

monitor ESOP positions and cap table changes, and support internal reporting

requirements.

● Fund Operations Support: Assist with LP reporting, SEBI filings, audit

documentation, drawdowns, and 281 certificate tracking to ensure fund compliance

and operational readiness.

● Cross-functional Liaison: Coordinate with Hissa’s product and operations teams to

integrate transaction data into the equity management platform; communicate with

company stakeholders, founders, and employee sellers.

● Presentation Preparation: Prepare PowerPoint presentations and decks for

internal use, investor reporting, and due diligence findings.

● Investment Committee Presentation: Present transaction summaries, diligence

findings, and valuation analysis to the Investment Committee, incorporating data,

rationale, and risks.

Requirements

● Deep understanding of Indian private markets, startup funding cycles, and ESOP

structures

● Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and equity

ownership structures

● Familiarity with company filings (MCA/ROC), cap tables, and secondary transaction

documentation

● Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple

transactions simultaneously

● High attention to detail and comfort working independently in a lean team

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working on ESOP buyback or secondary transactions

● Exposure to fund operations, SEBI AIF guidelines, or legal documentation (SPA, SHA,

DoA)

● Familiarity with GSheets/Excel, Chatgpt and Perplexity

● CA/CFA/MBA (Finance) preferred but not mandatory