Head Operation- Alternative Investments will lead end-to-end operations across Organization's Alternatives platform including: The 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] Key Responsibilities 1.
Alternatives Operations Leadership
Lead 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 funds Provide centralized governance, operating model oversight and strategic direction across operational teams.
- 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 distributions Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all operational deliverables.
- Regulatory, Compliance &
- Audit Management Drive adherence to:
- SEBI PMS Regulations • SEBI AIF Regulations • GIFT City / IFSCA requirements • RBI reporting requirements • Tax and statutory regulations Serve as escalation owner for regulators,
auditors and compliance teams. 5.
Trade
Operations &
- Treasury Management Oversee operational support for:
- Equity and derivative settlements • Hedge fund trade processing • Custody operations • Fund transfers • Treasury movements • Margin management • Corporate actions • Daily pricing controls Ensure zero operational losses and solid maker-checker controls.
- Controls, Risk &
- Governance Own:
- Operational risk management • Process controls • Exception monitoring • Escalation frameworks • Business continuity planning • SLA governance • Operational MIS Drive a culture of control, accountability and continuous improvement. 7.
Stakeholder Management
Act as senior operational interface with:
- Custodians • RTAs • Bankers • Auditors • Tax advisors • Fund administrators • Compliance teams • Fund managers • Sales and Investor Relations teams Support new launches and product expansions.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education • CA preferred • MBA Finance / CFA desirable Experience • 15-22 years of relevant experience • Minimum 8-10 years in leadership roles • Experience in PMS, AIF, Fund Accounting or Asset Management Operations The 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 (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai