Head of Systematic Investing Head (India)

Structure: SEBI Category III AIF (Absolute Return Fund)
Location: Mumbai
Reporting To: Investment Committee/Founder

Role Summary

We are launching a series of systematic investing AIFs starting with an Absolute Returns Fund are and seeking a high-caliber Head of Systematic Investing to build and lead the systematic investment platform. The idea is to build a scalable quant platform, that can manage funds with different risk reward parameters as per client needs.

This role combines:
Design of multiple systematic strategies and products in time
Robust portfolio management with risk adjusted returns
Institutional-grade risk oversight
Fund architecture design
Investor engagement & AUM scale-up along with the sales team
Team and platform building

The ideal candidate brings a proven Indian equity track record and an entrepreneurial mindset to build a differentiated alternatives platform.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
Design and execute systematic strategies – can be absolute returns,



long short, quant, algorithmic, options-oriented market neutral etc.
Define gross/net exposure ranges and leverage framework.
Deliver consistent alpha with disciplined drawdown control.

Architecture & Research
Ensure platform is capable of onboarding PMs with different strategies (MN, Options led, directional etc.)
Put research framework in place, to which recent PMs can latch on, and add to
Co creating tech infrastructure for the platform

Allocation & Risk Management
Allocate fund AUM to different strategies
Identify strategy mix for funds, to suit client needs
Ensure adherence to SEBI Category III AIF regulations.
Monitor leverage, liquidity, sector exposure, and concentration limits.
Establish portfolio risk dashboards and stress-testing framework.
Coordinate with compliance, fund administrators, custodians, and auditors.

Platform & Team Building (Founding Mandate)
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