Job Description Principal Officer
n Ecperience - 5 Years
n Location - Gift City,Gandhinagar
n MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
n • Lead the end-to-end setup and operational launch of a Category III AIF in GIFT City, ensuring a scalable and compliant fund platform.
n • Drive fund establishment from scratch, including IFSCA regulatory approvals, operational framework, governance, and service provider onboarding.
n • Oversee investor onboarding, fund operations, compliance, and ongoing fund management in accordance with IFSCA and applicable regulatory guidelines.
n JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
n • Lead the end-to-end setup of a Category III AIF, including fund launch, regulatory registrations, and operational readiness.
n • Obtain and manage approvals with IFSCA, SEZ authorities, FIU, and other regulatory bodies.
n • Develop and implement fund operating models, policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
n • Coordinate with legal counsel, tax advisors, fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and banking partners during fund setup.
n • Drive investor onboarding, KYC/AML/CDD processes, FATCA/CRS compliance, and capital call processes.
n • Ensure compliance with IFSCA regulations, AML/CFT guidelines, FEMA, SEZ regulations,



and other applicable laws.
n • Manage relationships with service providers, brokers, custodians, and external stakeholders.
n • Establish internal controls, risk management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting processes.
n • Support the investment team in trade execution, operational due diligence, and lifecycle management.
n • Lead statutory, internal, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely closure of observations.
n • Build and mentor the operations and compliance team as the fund scales.
n QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
n • Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualified qualification.
n • 5–10 years of experience in Alternative Investment Funds, Hedge Funds, PMS, or Asset Management.
n • Proven experience in setting up the fund from inception to launch.
n Robust understanding of IFSCA regulations, AIF framework, AML/KYC, FEMA, SEZ regulations, and cross-border fund structures.
n • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
n • Ability to work independently in a quick-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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