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.