Job Description

Principal Officer

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Ecperience - 5 Years

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Location - Gift City,Gandhinagar

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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• Lead the end-to-end setup and operational launch of a Category III AIF in GIFT City, ensuring a scalable and compliant fund platform.

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• Drive fund establishment from scratch, including IFSCA regulatory approvals, operational framework, governance, and service provider onboarding.

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• Oversee investor onboarding, fund operations, compliance, and ongoing fund management in accordance with IFSCA and applicable regulatory guidelines.

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JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Lead the end-to-end setup of a Category III AIF, including fund launch, regulatory registrations, and operational readiness.

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• Obtain and manage approvals with IFSCA, SEZ authorities, FIU, and other regulatory bodies.

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• Develop and implement fund operating models, policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

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• Coordinate with legal counsel, tax advisors, fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and banking partners during fund setup.

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• Drive investor onboarding, KYC/AML/CDD processes, FATCA/CRS compliance, and capital call processes.

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• Ensure compliance with IFSCA regulations, AML/CFT guidelines, FEMA, SEZ regulations,



and other applicable laws.

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• Manage relationships with service providers, brokers, custodians, and external stakeholders.

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• Establish internal controls, risk management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting processes.

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• Support the investment team in trade execution, operational due diligence, and lifecycle management.

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• Lead statutory, internal, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely closure of observations.

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• Build and mentor the operations and compliance team as the fund scales.

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QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

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• Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification.

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• 5–10 years of experience in Alternative Investment Funds, Hedge Funds, PMS, or Asset Management.

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• Proven experience in setting up the fund from inception to launch.

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Strong understanding of IFSCA regulations, AIF framework, AML/KYC, FEMA, SEZ regulations, and cross-border fund structures.

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• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

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• Ability to work independently in a rapid-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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🏢 SKS Enterpprises - Human Resource Planning and Management
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