Head of Operations - Alternatives Investments

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: 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. 2. 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. 3. 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 strong maker-checker controls. 6. 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