Deputy Manager - AIF Operations

To manage and support the day-to-day operations of AIFs, ensuring smooth execution of fund activities, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end AIF operational activities, including onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions and investor servicing.
• Coordinate with Fund Managers, Investment Teams, Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA, Auditors and other service providers.
• Monitor and process investor transactions, capital account statements and fund-related documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV, portfolio and fund-level data reconciliation.
• Coordinate with the fund administrator for NAV computation, expense booking and investor reporting.
• Maintain and review fund records, MIS, operational reports and investor data.
• Support preparation of investor statements, periodic reports and management MIS.
• Ensure adherence to applicable SEBI AIF regulations, fund documents and internal operational processes.
• Assist in audit, compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flows, fund expenses, management fees and other operational transactions.
• Identify and resolve operational breaks, reconciliation issues and transaction discrepancies.
• Support new fund launches, investor onboarding and process implementation.
• Continuously improve operational processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency and turnaround time.

Preferred candidate profile :

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in AIF Operations.
• Good understanding of AIF structures, fund operations and investment products.
• Knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations and fund-related documentation would be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel; experience with financial/fund management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities within timelines.
• Experience in coordinating with Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA and Auditors will be preferred.