Fund Manager

Fund Manager

Description:

Client is seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Category III AIF Fund Manager to join thier growing investment team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the investment strategy of a SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund, with a core focus on Futures & Options (F&O), unlisted equities, IPO investing, and growth capital opportunities.

- Manage and optimize the performance of a SEBI-registered Category III AIF across both public and private markets.

- Implement hedge fund strategies, including long-short, derivatives trading (F&O), and event-driven opportunities.

- Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in unlisted companies, pre-IPO shares, and IPO with high growth potential.

- Conduct thorough due diligence and build thesis-driven portfolios aligned with client goals and market trends.

- Collaborate with leadership on fund strategy, asset allocation, and risk mitigation.

- Regularly monitor and report on fund performance to internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure full compliance with SEBI regulations and internal risk controls. - Develop and maintain relationships with family offices, HNIs, VCs, and institutional investors.

Key Requirements:

- Minimum 2 years of experience managing a Category III AIF.

- Valid NISM certification for Category III Fund Management.

- Demonstrated experience in:

- F&O strategies and hedge fund techniques

- Investing in unlisted shares and IPO markets

- Growth capital investments

- In-depth knowledge of Indian capital markets and SEBI regulations.

- Strong analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields (MBA, CFA, etc.)

- Proven track record in alternative and venture investing.

- Familiarity with portfolio management software, algo trading tools, and analytics platforms.

- Strong personal network across family offices, PE/VC funds, wealth managers, and institutional allocators will be highly preferred.