Principal – Asset-Backed Investments

About Artha Group Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, with 32+ successful exits, and 10+ renewable energy projects. We operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth. Role Overview This is a Principal-level role focused on building and institutionalizing Artha’s fixed income vertical. The mandate is to identify, evaluate, and scale predictable, cash flow-oriented opportunities across asset-backed and operating models while ensuring disciplined portfolio construction, strong risk frameworks, and consistency of income. The role requires a balance of origination, underwriting judgment, and portfolio oversight, along with the ability to work closely with senior leadership to shape this vertical into a meaningful and stable contributor to the firm’s capital strategy. Location: Mumbai (Onsite, Full-Time) Function: Fixed Income | Asset-Backed Opportunities | Capital Al location Defined pathway to Partnership & Strategic Leadership Roles Core Responsibilities Portfolio Construction & Management Build and manage a diversified portfolio of cash flow-generating, asset-backed opportunitiesMap and monitor portfolio performance across cash flows, yield profiles, durations, and risk exposureEstablish frameworks for income visibility, downside protection, and capital efficiencyContinuously assess portfolio performance and identify opportunities for optimization, real location, or exitDevelop internal benchmarks to track risk-adjusted performance and consistency Deal Flow Origination & Pipeline Development Build and sustain a high-quality pipeline of fixed income and structured opportunitiesIdentify scalable models across asset-backed, contract-driven, or usage-linked revenue streamsEvaluate opportunities with a focus on cash flow certainty, counterparty quality, and structural safeguardsStructure transactions with appropriate risk controls, documentation standards, and return thresholdsMaintain discipline across selection, underwriting, and execution processes Strategic Collaboration & Capital Alignment Work closely with the CFO and CEO to define and scale the fixed income strategyAlign portfolio construction with broader firm-level capital al location prioritiesContribute to the development of structures and frameworks to expand this verticalIntegrate fixed income strategies within the firm’s overall investment platform Thought Leadership & Domain Expertise Develop deep expertise across asset-backed investing, structured finance, and alternative fixed income modelsTrack evolving market opportunities and structures within the income-generating ecosystemContribute to internal strategy with clear frameworks and informed perspectivesEstablish credibility as an internal authority on fixed income and structured opportunities Leadership, Training & Team Development Mentor and guide team members across evaluation, execution, and monitoringBuild structured approaches to underwriting, diligence, and portfolio trackingStrengthen internal capability to scale the vertical with consistency and rigorInstill a culture of ownership, discipline, and attention to detail Internal Discipline & Execution Rigor Establish and maintain strong processes across pipeline tracking, evaluation, and executionEnsure all opportunities meet defined standards of documentation, governance, and risk controlMaintain clarity and consistency in internal reporting and decision frameworksUphold high standards of precision, accountability, and follow-through Must-Have Qualifications Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory8–15 years of experience in fixed income, structured finance, private credit, or asset-backed investingStrong understanding of cash flow-based underwriting and income-oriented investment modelsDemonstrated experience in building or managing income-generating portfoliosFamiliarity with structured transactions, contracts, and risk mitigation frameworksAbility to independently evaluate opportunities with sound commercial and financial judgment Experience working with senior leadership or investment committees Traits That Matter Strong orientation toward predictability, discipline, and capital preservationAbility to balance return generation with downside protectionStructured thinker with high attention to detailComposed decision-making in complex or uncertain scenariosHigh ownership and accountability for outcomesIntellectual curiosity with a commitment to developing domain depth Compensation: Total Annual Compensation • ₹45,00,000 + Performance-linked upside tied to portfolio scale and outcomes Fixed Salary • ₹36,00,000Retention Bonus • ₹4,00,000 (paid annually)ESOPs • ₹5,00,000 (annual grant, subject to vesting applicable)