Siddharth Arur
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at WaterEquity Inc, excelling in deal sourcing and investment execution. Proven track record in managing a $300M portfolio across 15 countries, achieving a 20% growth in Asia-Pacific investments. Strong analytical skills complemented by strategic business planning expertise drive impactful results in financial institutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Portfolio Management, Financial Institutions
WaterEquity Inc
Mumbai
01.2020 - Current
- Manage global Financial Institution portfolio of ~ $ 300 m across 43 financial institutions spread across 15 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
- Managing water and sanitation lending portfolio to FI’s and SMEs of more than $ 200 m across South, Central Asia and East Asia Pacific (EAP) including coordinating for delivery of TA.
- Lead and support author for approved USD 133m loans to 20 Inclusive Financial Institutions (MFIs, Housing Finance companies, & SME lenders) in South and Central Asia, East Africa, and SE Asia since 2020.
- Working on Asia-Africa Regional Fund with British International Investment (BII) as anchor investor.
Senior Investment Officer
Agents for Impact (AFI) GmBH
Mumbai
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Invest in Visions GmBH, Germany
- Worked on Region Strategy, Asia, and Africa (East and West Africa) for the Fund to build investment pipeline of over USD 100 m.
- Built screening approvals of USD 80m translating to portfolio of USD 22.5m (MFIs).
- Invest in Visions GmBH, Germany
Co-Founder and COO
Tachyon AI Pte Ltd (Goodcoin)
Singapore
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Goodcoin is an AI & ML fintech startup, bringing MFIs and Investors (Debt & Equity) on single platform for origination, portfolio & risk management.
- Managed global team of 4 as COO.
Regional Representative- Asia
Developing World Markets (DWM)
Mumbai
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed the Asia-Pacific FI/Renewable Energy portfolio in India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, and China.
- Assisted in growing Asia Pacific portfolio by 20% (USD 90m- USD 108 m).
- Sourced potential Private Debt and Private Equity opportunities and analyzed business plans.
- Performed risk analysis, prepared investment proposals (Memo/Models) to obtain investment committee approvals.
- Led Investment execution & closed transactions, coordinating with teams from multiple continents for executing transactions.
- Worked on creating structured debt opportunities in Water, Sanitation & Agriculture.
Co-Founder
AgroAccess Consulting LLP
Bangalore
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Incubated Animal Genetics Company to set up Dairy/Poultry Breeder Farms co-promoted by NYSE listed Animal Genetics company, and dairy/poultry companies in India.
- Raised USD 16.1m - Series B funding.
- Worked on expansion (Strat Plan) of Herbal Animal Health Company to 30 identified countries from INR 18 crores (USD 2.5m) to around INR 162 crores (USD 22.8m) in 5 years (CAGR of 72%).
Senior Credit Analyst- Manager (SME-Medium Enterprises)
Standard Chartered Bank
Surat
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assist Credit Risk/Credit Risk Control (CRC) teams in approval & disbursement of loans.
- Managed INR 100 crores (USD 20 mm) of SME portfolio for Bangalore region.
- Managed INR 200 crores (USD 40m) portfolio for the Surat region.
- Part of KYC digitization project at SCB.
Credit Analyst
Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: NBFC of WWB, New York; Gojo & Co, Tokyo
- Appraised & monitored 75 MFIs across India with portfolio of INR 225 crores (USD 50 m).
- Involved in Strategic Business Plan (Microsave)- include equity investments, SME, and Agri-Finance.
- Worked with IFC to provide Technical Assistance to small MFIs serving under-served states.
- NBFC of WWB, New York; Gojo & Co, Tokyo
RM, Microfinance (Financial Institutions; Corporate Banking Group)
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Buildup & manage Microfinance Asset Portfolio for Karnataka of INR 100 crores (USD 25 mm).
- Coordinated with teams for establishment of 2 microfinance branches at Haveri & Gadag.
- Managed team of 2 at HDFC Bank.
Credit Officer, Agriculture & Social Business (ASB)
ING Vysya Bank Ltd. (ING Group)
Bangalore
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Credit Analysis of Priority Sector Advances- Agriculture, Poultry, Floriculture, Microfinance, Rural Housing etc.
- Handled Microfinance portfolio- South Except AP & Relationship Coordinator for India.
- Increased MFI clients from 5 to 21 in 3 years-time frame.
- Expanded to entire country from South-centric MFI portfolio by CAGR of 111% (INR 27 crores (USD 6 mm) to INR 120 crores (USD 30 mm)) in 3 years.
- Part of team that drafted BC model (part of pilot team), Microfinance approach paper/model (3-year strategy, 2008-11).
- Member of the Global ING Microfinance Support Team (Microfinance Consulting & Research).
Grain Purchase Officer
Godrej Agrovet Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
Business Executive
Charak Pharma
01.2000 - 01.2002
Education
Berkeley Executive Program in Management -
Berkeley-Haas; UC
Berkeley, USA01.2015
Executive Program in Applied Finance (EPAF) -
IIM Calcutta
Calcutta, India01.2011
MBA (PGD) - Agri-Business & Plantation Management
Indian Institute of Plantation Management
Bangalore, India01.2004
B.Sc - Agricultural Marketing & Co-operative Management
UAS
Bangalore, India01.1999
Skills
- Deal Sourcing
- Investment Due Diligence
- Investment Execution
- Business Planning
- Portfolio Monitoring
- Entry/Growth Strategies
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Fund-raise for start-ups
- Walkathons
- Travel/Trekking
- Music
- Cooking
- Teach microfinance
Languages
- English, Native
- Hindi, Native
- Kannada, Conversational
- German, Basic
- Spanish, Learning
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP, Portfolio Management, Financial Institutions
WaterEquity Inc
01.2020 - Current
Senior Investment Officer
Agents for Impact (AFI) GmBH
01.2020 - 01.2023
Co-Founder and COO
Tachyon AI Pte Ltd (Goodcoin)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Regional Representative- Asia
Developing World Markets (DWM)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Co-Founder
AgroAccess Consulting LLP
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Credit Analyst- Manager (SME-Medium Enterprises)
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2011 - 01.2014
Credit Analyst
Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2011
RM, Microfinance (Financial Institutions; Corporate Banking Group)
HDFC Bank Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Credit Officer, Agriculture & Social Business (ASB)
ING Vysya Bank Ltd. (ING Group)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Grain Purchase Officer
Godrej Agrovet Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
Business Executive
Charak Pharma
01.2000 - 01.2002
Berkeley Executive Program in Management -
Berkeley-Haas; UC
Executive Program in Applied Finance (EPAF) -
IIM Calcutta
MBA (PGD) - Agri-Business & Plantation Management
Indian Institute of Plantation Management
B.Sc - Agricultural Marketing & Co-operative Management
UAS
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