The Head - Alternative Operations will lead end-to-end operations across Organization'sAlternatives platform including:
- Portfolio Management Services
- Hedge Solutions
- Private Credit Funds
- Property Investment Advisors (Real Estate Funds)
- GIFT City and Offshore StructuresThe role will own operational governance, fund accounting oversight, investor servicing, regulatory reporting, taxation coordination, audit management, onboarding, trade operations, reconciliations and vendor ecosystem management.This is a leadership role responsible for building robust control frameworks, managing operational risk, driving process excellence, and ensuring seamless support for business growth.Aspiring applicants please share your updated resumes on: [email protected] Responsibilities1. Alternatives Operations LeadershipLead all operational activities across multiple alternative investment vehicles including:
- Category II AIFs
- Category III AIFs
- PMS mandates
- Offshore/GIFT City structures
- Real estate and private credit fundsProvide centralized governance, operating model oversight and strategic direction across operational teams.2. Fund Operations & Fund Accounting Oversight oversee:
- NAV review and approval
- Fund accounting controls
- Management fee and performance fee validation
- Expense allocations
- Fund-level books and records
- Investor allocations
- Portfolio and asset reconciliations
- Corporate action accounting
- Drawdowns and distributionsEnsure accuracy and timeliness of all operational deliverables.3. Regulatory, Compliance & Audit ManagementDrive adherence to:
- SEBI PMS Regulations
- SEBI AIF Regulations
- GIFT City / IFSCA requirements




- RBI reporting requirements
- Tax and statutory regulationsServe as escalation owner for regulators, auditors and compliance teams.5. Trade Operations & Treasury ManagementOversee operational support for:
- Equity and derivative settlements
- Hedge fund trade processing
- Custody operations
- Fund transfers
- Treasury movements
- Margin management
- Corporate actions
- Daily pricing controlsEnsure zero operational losses and robust maker-checker controls.6. Controls, Risk & Governance Own:
- Operational risk management
- Process controls
- Exception monitoring
- Escalation frameworks
- Business continuity planning
- SLA governance
- Operational MISDrive a culture of control, accountability and continuous improvement.7. Stakeholder ManagementAct as senior operational interface with:
- Custodians
- RTAs
- Bankers
- Auditors
- Tax advisors
- Fund administrators
- Compliance teams
- Fund managers
- Sales and Investor Relations teamsSupport new launches and product expansions.Desired Candidate ProfileEducation
- CA preferred
- MBA Finance / CFA desirableExperience
- 15-22 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 8-10 years in leadership roles
- Experience in PMS, AIF, Fund Accounting or Asset Management OperationsThe ideal candidate should possess:
- Deep understanding of Alternative Investments operating models
- Strong knowledge of SEBI AIF and PMS regulations
- Strong fund accounting and NAV expertise
- Understanding of taxation applicable to funds and investors
- Ability to manage multiple fund structures simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience handling audits and regulatory inspection

📌 Head Of Operations - Alternatives Investments (Maharashtra)
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📍 Maharashtra