Position: Head AIF & Private Equity
This is a founding leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for establishing, fundraising, investing, and managing a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (Category I / II).
The role carries complete P&L ownership, strategic decision-making authority, and accountability for delivering strong risk-adjusted returns under SEBI's AIF Regulations, 2012.
Key Responsibilities
1 Fund Formation & Regulatory Compliance
- Lead SEBI AIF registration (Category I / II)
- Design optimal fund structure (Trust / LLP / Company)
- Draft PPM, Contribution Agreements & compliance framework
- Ensure adherence to SEBI AIF Regulations, taxation norms & FEMA guidelines
- Coordinate with trustees, custodians, auditors & legal advisors
2 Fundraising & Capital Formation
- Develop domestic & offshore fundraising strategy
- Engage Institutional Investors, Family Offices, HNIs & Corporate Treasuries
- Lead investor roadshows & due diligence
- Achieve targeted corpus within defined timelines
3 Investment Strategy & Execution
- Drive deal sourcing & pipeline management
- Conduct financial, legal & commercial due diligence
- Negotiate term sheets & transaction documentation
- Present proposals to Investment Committee
4 Portfolio Management & Value Creation
- Board participation & governance oversight
- Strategic planning with portfolio companies
- Monitor KPIs & risk parameters
- Plan exits (IPO / Strategic Sale / Secondary / Buyback)
4Fund Deployment & Deal Sourcing
- Identify companies ready to deploy or raise funds.
- Meet investment bankers to understand deal pipelines and opportunities.
- Focus on active deal sourcing through market networks and industry contacts.
- Engage with family offices (around 30%), institutions, and treasury management teams for potential investments.
- Build relationships in the field market to identify and track new opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- MBA / CA / CFA (preferred)
- 12+ years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, or Asset Management
- Prior experience with SEBI-registered AIF strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of Indian regulatory, taxation & fund structuring frameworks
- Demonstrated fundraising track record in the Indian market
- Strong investor network across HNIs, Family Offices & Institutions
