LGT, India Venture Philanthropy - Associate Fellow - Education and Health
Overview
LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is an independent charitable foundation established in 2007. With teams in Switzerland, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India, the foundation strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems, and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. It does this by strengthening the capabilities of locally rooted partner organizations that deliver effective, scalable solutions to systemic problems across the health, education, and environment sectors and that contribute directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The foundation provides flexible, multi-year core funding and builds long-term partnerships to catalyse collaboration and collective impact. In addition, the LGT Impact Fellowship matches experienced professionals with partner organizations to provide them with strategic business expertise. Since 2007, LGT VP has supported 79 organizations and facilitated the matching of over 200 fellows, contributing to improving the lives of more than 17 million people.
About the role
We are looking for a high-potential, all-rounder Associate to join our regional investment team in India, working specifically on scaling LGT Venture Philanthropy’s ‘Nurturing Care’1 engagements, focused on the sectors of Education & Health. This includes initiatives such as the SIRA Collective, a collaborative initiative focused on scaling early learning, nutrition, health, and caregiving outcomes through community-led approaches and catalytic philanthropy.
The role sits at the intersection of strategy, capital mobilisation, research, and execution. You will support fundraising, portfolio management, communications, and knowledge development across early learning and healthcare, while engaging with philanthropists, foundations, NGOs, and global partners.
This fellowship offers a steep learning curve, meaningful ownership, and exposure to how large-scale collectives are designed, funded, and governed. It also includes opportunities for field exposure and site visits, engaging directly with partners and communities on the ground. The role is well suited for early to mid-career professionals committed to building a long-term career in social impact.
Disclaimer:
Please note that while the official LGT Impact Fellowship recruitment window has not yet opened, we are happy to receive and review early applications for this role. Applications shared at this stage will be considered as part of the upcoming fellowship recruitment cycle, subject to the formal 2026 cohort launch and engagement timelines.
Organization: LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation
Location: Hybrid - Mumbai/New Delhi, India
Employment: Full-time
Who are you?
- You are motivated by contributing to meaningful change and enjoy working with purpose-driven, high-performing teams
- You enjoy tackling complex, open-ended questions and are comfortable working through ambiguity. Questions like "what is the most cost-effective way to improve early childhood outcomes at scale" or "how do we design a lasting systems change in Early Childhood Development" excite you
- You are intellectually curious and eager to continuously learn about Nurturing Care, India’s health and education systems, our ‘Venture Philanthropy’ approach, and Systems Change
- You crave transparency in your work and want to take ownership and drive analysis on initiatives that excite you
- You thrive in multicultural, global environments and engage thoughtfully with diverse stakeholders
- You are humble, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work with high ownership and accountability
Key responsibilities
- Support LGT VP’s portfolio strategy and management in Education and Health, including contributing to Theory of Change, investment frameworks, and initiatives such as the SIRA, LGT VP’s Nurturing Care collective
- Support portfolio and investment-related work across engagements, including portfolio tracking, impact monitoring, due diligence support, and preparation of materials for boards, donors, and the Global Investment Committee
- Conduct thematic research on Nurturing Care systems (early learning, health, nutrition, caregiving), and translating insights into portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and thought leadership
- Support fundraising and partnership development for our initiatives, including pitch materials, donor decks, concept notes, and the planning and execution of stakeholder convenings and events
- Manage relationships with portfolio organizations and donors in the Nurturing Care Collective
- Contribute to knowledge management, communications, and content development, including writing briefs, presentations, reports, and materials for internal and external audiences
- Engage in the strategic and operational day-to-day work of the LGT Venture Philanthropy India team, working closely with colleagues across India, Switzerland, and Africa
The role will involve periodic travel within India and occasional international travel for partner engagements, site visits, or global team interactions.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in consulting (MBB, Dalberg, Bridgespan, or similar), investing, strategy, development sector or a related field
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable with financial information, and structured problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experienced in producing high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs
- Proven stakeholder management experience, including working with senior, external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Outlook
- Prior experience in the development, especially the Education and/or Health sectors is a plus
- Strong organisational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams
Must Haves
- Candidate must have a valid work permit for India
How to Apply
The official fellowship recruitment starts on 25 February 2026. In the meantime, please submit an application, allowing us to review your early interest in the role.
[1] Nurturing Care, as defined by UNICEF and the WHO, is the set of conditions created that ensures young children have good health, adequate nutrition, and opportunities for early learning (among other conditions) so they can survive, thrive, and reach their full developmental potential.
