DMI Finance - Assistant Vice President - Operations - Alternate Investment Fund

AVP - Operations - Alternate Investment Fund

Role Summary :

The Senior Manager/AVP - Operations will be responsible for overseeing AIF operations with primary ownership of documentation governance, regulatory filings, transaction documentation control for a SEBI-registered Category II AIF. The role requires strong regulatory understanding, precision in documentation management, and coordination across legal, compliance, investment, and fund administration teams.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Transaction & Deal Documentation (Core Responsibility) :

- Coordinate documentation for investment transactions including :

- Manage investor onboarding, KYC documentation, and AML processes.

- Coordinate with external legal counsel for transaction documentation and closing.

- Ensure documentation reflects agreed commercial terms (coupon, IRR, redemption premium, covenants, security cover, cash flow waterfall).

- Oversee CP (Conditions Precedent) and CS (Conditions Subsequent) tracking and closure.

- SHA / SSA / Debenture Subscription Agreements

- Coordinate with Trustees including appointment, fees negotiations and scope of responsibilities.

- Escrow agreements

- Pledge agreements

- Ensure proper execution, stamping, and safe custody.

- Maintain master documentation repository (physical & digital).

- Ensure proper version control and document audit trails.

- Maintain transaction closing checklists and records.

- Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and governance framework.

2. Stakeholder Management :

- Coordinate cross-functionally with investment, finance, compliance, and legal teams.

- Liaise with debenture trustees and security trustees.

3. Technology & Record Management :

- Implement document management system (DMS).

- Ensure secure digital storage and restricted access controls.

- Drive automation in reporting and compliance tracking.

- Implement documentation control framework as per SOP.

- Ensure proper archival policy as per regulatory norms.

4. Qualifications & Experience :

- Postgraduate/CS / LLB / MBA preferred.

- 7-10+ years of experience in Category II AIF (Private Equity / Debt Fund / Real Estate Fund).

5. Key Competencies :

- Exceptional attention to detail.

- Strong drafting & documentation review skills.

- Deep regulatory understanding.

- Structured & process-driven approach.

- Strong coordination & stakeholder management.

- Ability to handle tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.

- Advanced Excel