Principal Officer - Fund Management - Investment Management - CA

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Fund Management, Regulatory Compliance & Operations
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Ensure adherence to applicable IFSCA regulations, guidelines, circulars, and statutory requirements.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a newly established investment management firm founded by experienced investment professionals with a strong track record in India's venture capital ecosystem. The firm aims to invest in high-potential Indian businesses, with a focus on technology-led sectors and early- to growth-stage companies.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable IFSCA regulations, guidelines, circulars, and statutory requirements.
• Fund Operations: Oversee fund-related operations, accounting, financial controls, and coordination with fund administrators and other service providers.
• Regulatory Reporting: Manage timely regulatory filings, returns, disclosures, and documentation.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial statements, reconciliations, audit coordination, taxation, and reporting requirements.
• AML/KYC: Coordinate investor onboarding, KYC/AML procedures, and related regulatory reporting, as applicable.
• Risk & Governance: Establish and monitor internal controls, identify compliance risks, and support governance processes.
• Audit & Regulatory Liaison: Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities for inspections, audits, and compliance matters.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with fund managers, senior management, legal teams, and external service providers to ensure smooth fund operations.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• Relevant experience in fund management, investment management, financial services, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of IFSCA regulations and the GIFT City IFSC framework.
• Understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, taxation, audits, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC requirements and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with alternative investment funds, fund management entities, asset management firms, or investment platforms.
• Exposure to IFSCA, SEBI, or other applicable financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to building compliance and operational processes in a growing organization.