Career Insights: Private Equity and Early-Stage Investing

In this webinar, Naveli Jain, VP Investments at Ankur Capital, will provide insights and advice on careers in the PE and early-stage investing space in India.

Join us for an insightful webinar led by Naveli Jain, vice president investments at Ankur Capital, as she delves into the thriving landscape of private equity and early-stage investing in India. Over the past decade, this sector has experienced remarkable growth, paralleling the rapid development of the startup ecosystem in the country. Discover the dynamics and prospects of this exciting field, and uncover the myriad career opportunities it offers. Whether you are a seasoned CFA^® charterholder or a candidate looking to embark on a new professional journey, this webinar will provide valuable insight on a rewarding career path in one of India's most dynamic industries. 

Learning Outcomes

• Gain an overview of the early-stage investing landscape in India
• Examine different types of roles - (e.g. Analyst, Fund Manager, Investor Relations, Operations/Reporting)
• Review career opportunities for CFA charterholders and candidates
• Discuss the career progression road map
• Learn about the competencies required and potential career paths

Speaker & Moderator:

Naveli Jain
Vice President Investments, Ankur Capital

Naveli Jain is a dynamic investor with a passion for investing across the risk spectrum from early-stage venture capital to late-stage private equity. She currently leads investments in digital technology solutions for enterprises, logistics, supply chains and healthcare. Across her decades-long experience in the banking, financial services, and insurance sector, the majority of which is in private equity and venture capital investing, Jain has extensively worked across multiple sectors, including banking, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial, transport mobility, and renewable energy. Her professional journey spans the spectrum from strategy & business development and starting new lines of business to investment banking and fund raising, including collaborations with institutional investors like CDPQ and Allianz making her a seasoned professional in the investment landscape. 

Rajeev Radhakrishnan, CFA
Director, CFA Society India

Rajeev is the director of the CFA Society India and a charterholder of the CFA Institute, USA, having over 17 years of rich experience. He currently heads the Fixed Income desk at the SBI Mutual Fund. Earlier, Rajeev was the Co-Fund Manager for Fixed Income with UTI Asset Management for seven years. He joined SBIFM as a fixed income portfolio manager in 2008. He is an Engineering graduate and holds a Masters degree in finance from Mumbai University.