Head of Systematic Investing – Category III AIF

• 10 to 18+ years of experience in Indian Equity Markets.
• Demonstrated track record of alpha generation, preferably in Long/Short or Systematic Strategies.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with expertise in strategy evaluation and development.
• Deep understanding of derivatives, hedging frameworks, and risk-adjusted portfolio management.
• Prior experience in:
• AIFs
• PMS Platforms
• Hedge Funds
• Proprietary Trading Desks
• Prior Portfolio Management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong industry network across brokers, institutional allocators, and investment ecosystem participants.

Role Summary

We are launching a series of Systematic Investing AIFs, beginning with an Absolute Returns Fund, and are looking for a highly accomplished Head of Systematic Investing to build and lead the systematic investment platform.

The vision is to create a scalable quantitative investment platform capable of managing multiple funds across varying risk-reward profiles aligned to investor requirements.

This is a high-impact founding leadership opportunity that combines investment strategy design, portfolio management, institutional-grade risk oversight, platform building, investor engagement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Design and execute sophisticated systematic investment strategies including:
• Absolute Return Strategies
• Long/Short Equity
• Quantitative & Algorithmic Strategies
• Options-led Market Neutral Strategies
• Directional & Hedged Strategies
• Define portfolio construction frameworks including:
• Gross and Net Exposure Management
• Leverage Parameters
• Capital Allocation Models
• Deliver consistent alpha generation with disciplined drawdown and risk management.

2. Quant Research & Platform Architecture

• Build a scalable systematic investing platform capable of onboarding multiple Portfolio Managers (PMs) across different investment styles.
• Establish robust quantitative research frameworks to support strategy development and continuous innovation.
• Partner in developing and enhancing the technology infrastructure for systematic investing operations.
• Create institutional-grade investment and analytics frameworks for long-term scalability.

3. Allocation, Risk Management & Governance

• Allocate AUM efficiently across multiple strategies and PMs.
• Design strategy mixes tailored to varying client risk-return objectives.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI Category III AIF regulations and governance standards.
• Monitor:
• Leverage & Liquidity Risk
• Sector & Position Concentration
• Portfolio Stress Testing
• Exposure Limits
• Build advanced portfolio risk dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate closely with compliance teams, fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and ecosystem partners.

4. Platform & Team Building

• Lead the hiring and evaluation of Portfolio Managers and research talent as the platform scales.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate PM strategy performance.
• Actively function in the capacity of a Portfolio Manager where required.
• Build and institutionalize:
• OMS/PMS Infrastructure
• Risk Systems
• Research Processes
• Operational Frameworks
• Contribute to fund structuring, PPM drafting, and investment mandate creation.

5. Investor Communication & Fundraising

• Collaborate with the sales and leadership teams to create compelling investor pitches and positioning.
• Drive communication around:
• Fund Performance
• Market Outlook
• Strategy Positioning
• Investment Environment
• Support long-term fundraising initiatives and AUM scale-up strategies.

Core Competencies

• Systematic & Quantitative Investing
• Portfolio Construction & Risk Management
• Derivatives & Hedging Strategies
• Algorithmic Trading & Market Neutral Strategies
• Multi-Strategy Fund Architecture
• Institutional Fund Management
• Capital Allocation & Drawdown Control
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
• Team Building & Leadership
• Investor Engagement & Fundraising

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Founding leadership role in a new Category III AIF platform.
• Opportunity to shape the investment philosophy and platform from inception.
• Strategic mandate focused on platform building, not just portfolio management.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performance investment and research team.
• Significant long-term impact on the growth and positioning of a differentiated alternatives platform.