FatakPay Digital - Fund Manager

Role Overview:

Fatakpay Growth Ventures Private Limited - the Investment Manager to Fatakpay Growth Ventures Fund I, a Category II AIF - is looking for a Fund Manager to lead the management and oversight of the fund. The role involves managing the fund across its entire investment lifecycle - from sourcing and evaluating opportunities and constructing the portfolio, through deployment and active portfolio management, to value creation and exits. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing or working closely with AIFs, and a strong grasp of the Indian investment ecosystem. This is a high-ownership role requiring sharp investment judgment, strong financial analysis, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, investors, trustees, fund administrators and other external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund & Investment Management:

• Lead the overall investment management of the AIF in line with its strategy, mandate and regulatory framework.
• Evaluate and underwrite investment opportunities across financial, commercial, operational and risk dimensions.
• Develop investment thesis, coordinate due diligence, and prepare detailed investment memos for the investment decision-making team.
• Monitor portfolio performance, financial health, risks and key developments across investee companies and assets.
• Identify value-creation opportunities and actively manage investments through the lifecycle.
• Lead exit planning and execution, including strategic exits, secondary transactions and other liquidity events.

2. Fund Operations & Governance:

• Oversee the smooth functioning of the AIF in line with its mandate and governing documents.
• Work with the Trustee, Fund Administrator, Custodian, Legal Counsel, Auditors and other service providers, supported by internal compliance and legal teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate fund and investor reporting, valuations and MIS.
• Support fund-level financial planning, cash management, and capital calls / distributions.

3. Investor & Stakeholder Management:

• Support investor communication and reporting, including portfolio updates, fund performance and investment activity.
• Partner with senior management on investor presentations, fundraising initiatives and stakeholder discussions.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, HNIs, financial institutions and other stakeholders.

4. Risk & Compliance:

• Keep investments and fund activities within approved guidelines and fund documents.
• Identify and manage investment, concentration and liquidity risks, working with internal compliance / legal teams on regulatory matters.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in fund / investment management, private equity, venture capital, asset management or related fields.
• Prior hands-on experience with AIFs / Family Office is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of the Indian AIF ecosystem and SEBI AIF regulations.
• Experience across the investment lifecycle - sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, execution, portfolio management and exits.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, investment analysis and due diligence skills.
• Experience preparing investment proposals / memos and presenting to decision-making forums.
• Sound understanding of fund structures, operations and investor reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA / PGDM from a reputed institution, CFA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Exposure to fintech, financial services, technology-led businesses would be an advantage.