Principal Officer

SKS Enterpprises - Human Resource Planning and Management · Gandhinagar, India

Principal Officer

Ecperience - 5 Years

Location - Gift City,Gandhinagar

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Lead the end-to-end setup and operational launch of a Category III AIF in GIFT City, ensuring a scalable and compliant fund platform.

• Drive fund establishment from scratch, including IFSCA regulatory approvals, operational framework, governance, and service provider onboarding.

• Oversee investor onboarding, fund operations, compliance, and ongoing fund management in accordance with IFSCA and applicable regulatory guidelines.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end setup of a Category III AIF, including fund launch, regulatory registrations, and operational readiness.

• Obtain and manage approvals with IFSCA, SEZ authorities, FIU, and other regulatory bodies.

• Develop and implement fund operating models, policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

• Coordinate with legal counsel, tax advisors, fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and banking partners during fund setup.

• Drive investor onboarding, KYC/AML/CDD processes, FATCA/CRS compliance, and capital call processes.

• Ensure compliance with IFSCA regulations, AML/CFT guidelines, FEMA, SEZ regulations, and other applicable laws.

• Manage relationships with service providers, brokers, custodians, and external stakeholders.

• Establish internal controls, risk management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting processes.

• Support the investment team in trade execution, operational due diligence, and lifecycle management.

• Lead statutory, internal, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely closure of observations.

• Build and mentor the operations and compliance team as the fund scales.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification.

• 5–10 years of experience in Alternative Investment Funds, Hedge Funds, PMS, or Asset Management.

• Proven experience in setting up the fund from inception to launch.

Strong understanding of IFSCA regulations, AIF framework, AML/KYC, FEMA, SEZ regulations, and cross-border fund structures.

• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.