About the Department
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department of Promotion for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, AGNii, and PMG.
Key Responsibilities
To identify, and oftentimes implement, potential solutions for enabling investments from a particular region. You will help investors make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals. Throughout each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations. You'll also present results to stakeholders including the senior government officials (and regulators) and work in collaboration with client team members.
- Investment Promotion: Actively promote investment opportunities in India to attract financial investors, including domestic and international investors, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and institutional investors.
- Market Research: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, potential investment opportunities, and competitive dynamics within various sectors.
- Deal Structuring: Collaborate with investors to structure investment deals in a manner that aligns with their financial objectives and expectations.
- Investor Outreach: Identify and reach out to potential financial investors, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that investors are well-informed about and compliant with relevant financial regulations, tax policies, and legal requirements.
- Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policy changes and reforms that can make India more attractive for investors, working closely with relevant government bodies.
- Investment Workshops and Events: Organize and participate in investment-related workshops, roadshows, seminars, and events to connect with potential investors.
- Other Support: Concerning background documents, briefs, and presentations for meetings.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline is often a minimum requirement.
- Proficiency in team collaboration, fostering an inclusive atmosphere with individuals at every organizational hierarchy.
- Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project.
- Adaptability in uncertain and constantly evolving circumstances.
- Prior experience in the financial or investment industry, whether in banking, asset management, venture capital, private equity, or related fields, can be a significant advantage.
- Proficiency in dissecting and resolving issues using quantitative reasoning and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English.