VP – Business Origination & Investments

Job Description – Vice President, Business Head (Investments)
Reporting To:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Overview
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven  Vice President – Business Head (Investments)  to lead  business origination, transaction execution, and portfolio management  for a leading private credit / investment platform focused on the real estate sector.
The role will be responsible for sourcing and closing high-quality investment opportunities, managing strategic client relationships, leading a high-performing investment team, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Business Origination & Relationship Management
Develop and execute business development and origination strategies aligned with investment objectives.
Originate  structured debt and AIF investment opportunities  with real estate developers.
Build and maintain relationships with developers, investment bankers, IPCs, and strategic intermediaries.
Develop and manage a strong pipeline of investment opportunities.
Transaction Execution
Lead end-to-end transactions from origination through financial closure.
Structure financing solutions in collaboration with investment teams.
Negotiate commercial terms, transaction structures, security packages, and documentation.
Coordinate with legal, technical, valuation, and other advisors.
Drive transactions to successful closure while maintaining appropriate governance and risk standards.
Investment Evaluation
Review financial models, project cash flows, and investment analyses.
Evaluate project viability, credit risks, and transaction structures.
Prepare and present investment proposals and recommendations to the  Investment Committee (IC) .
Portfolio Management
Monitor portfolio performance, project progress, covenant compliance, and repayment schedules.
Identify emerging portfolio risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Work with borrowers on restructuring, refinancing, or resolution initiatives where required.
Provide periodic portfolio performance updates to senior management.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and manage a team of  5–7 investment professionals .
Drive business performance through effective planning, coaching, and performance management.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
Industry & Stakeholder Management
Represent the organization at relevant real estate, investment, and financial-services forums and networking events.
Build relationships with key stakeholders across the real estate and investment ecosystem.
Work closely with senior leadership on business strategy, investment pipeline, and growth initiatives.
Collaborate with legal, finance, risk, and operations teams for transaction execution and portfolio oversight.
Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience  in real estate finance, structured credit, private credit, AIFs, investment banking, NBFCs, or real estate investment platforms.
Demonstrated track record of  originating, structuring, and closing real estate financing transactions .
Strong relationships within the  real estate developer and investment banking ecosystem .
Experience handling transactions in the range of  ₹20 crore to ₹100 crore .
Strong understanding of structured finance, real estate lending, credit evaluation, and investment structuring.
Experience in portfolio monitoring and asset management.
Proven experience in team leadership and multi-stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications
CA / CFA / MBA  from a reputed institution.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience presenting investment opportunities to senior management and Investment Committees.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and execution excellence.