Assistant General Manager - Alternative Investment Fund - CA

AGM - Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

Department: Finance

Location: Hyderabad

About the Role

Our client has established an Innovation Fund (AIF) and is in the process of launching additional funds to support future investment opportunities. The AGM - AIF will be responsible for managing the end-to-end operations of the fund, including investor onboarding, regulatory compliance, accounting, taxation, and ongoing fund management activities. This is a leadership role requiring strong expertise in AIF operations, SEBI regulations, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Alternative Investment Funds, including investor onboarding, KYC, audits, and regulatory compliances.
• Manage fund mobilization and closure, with a targeted fund size of approximately INR 600-650 Crores.
• Prepare and present investment proposals to the Investment Committee for approvals.
• Ensure deployment of mobilized funds across various investments in line with approved strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with SEBI regulations related to AIFs, including timely filings and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage documentation and compliance requirements for investee companies and investors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date investor KYC records and provide periodic updates on fund performance.
• Submit first closure and post-closure documentation to SEBI upon achieving capital commitments.
• Monitor investments and prepare quarterly performance reports for senior management and the Vice President.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory authorities, trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Support overall control, governance, and management of AIF investments across portfolio companies.

Stakeholder Interactions

External:

• Investors, Investment Managers, Trustees, Settlors
• SEBI and other regulatory authorities
• External auditors

Internal:

• Investment Committee
• Group leadership and board members
• Finance and Legal teams

Financial & Role Dimensions

• Responsible for managing a total fund size of approximately INR 650 Crores.
• Manages a team of two direct reports and reports to the Vice President.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA (mandatory)
• 10-20 years of experience in AIF operations, fund management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong experience in fund raising from family offices and private investors.
• In-depth knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations, fund structuring, accounting, and taxation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills.
• Prior experience in large, process-driven organizations preferred.