Associate Director - Private Markets

Crisil; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisil is seeking a mid-level leader to strengthen their Private Markets practice in Maharashtra, India. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in private markets strategy, operations, and digital transformation. Responsibilities include executing growth strategies, managing client relationships, and mentoring teams. A strong academic background in finance, along with relevant experience, is required. Position fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in private markets strategy, operations, and digital transformation.
• Experience of working in / contributing towards growing practices and leading complex engagements.
• Proven ability to interact with C-suite executives and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a multi-year growth strategy for the private markets practice.
• Build long-term relationships with senior executives across various investment sectors.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and new service offerings.
• Guide solution design across operations with technology-based solutions.
• Ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction across teams and projects.
• Strengthen presence in the private markets ecosystem through strategic alliances.
• Develop and mentor the team while shaping recruiting strategy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational planning

Resource mobilization

Problem-solving

Digital transformation

Education

Degree in finance or equivalent

CFA or CA

Job description

We are strengthening our Private Markets practice and hence seeking a mid-level leader who can contribute to practice growth, manage engagements, deepen client relationships, and nurture talent. We are looking for experienced professionals across segments including private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, secondaries, and related private markets segments.

• 12+ years of experience in private markets strategy, operations, and digital transformation
• Highly experienced in interacting with C-suite executives and senior management across client segments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability of organization planning, resource mobilization, and problem-solving
• Experience of working in / contributing towards growing practices, and leading complex, high-value engagements
• Experience in developing industry-leading solutions that help private asset managers accelerate growth

Job Requirements

Driving strategic growth

• Establish and execute a multi-year growth strategy for the private markets practice
• Build and expand long-term relationships with senior executives across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and alternative asset managers
• Drive revenue growth through strategic pursuits, partnerships, and new service offerings
• Contribute to thought leadership, market perspectives, and differentiated viewpoints that advance our brand

Client leadership and delivery oversight

• Guide solution design across operations, specifically focusing on digital transformation, and using technology-based solutions across investment lifecycle optimization
• Ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction across teams and projects
• Manage performance of large engagements

Market and ecosystem development

• Strengthen our presence in the private markets ecosystem through contribution towards events, conferences, and strategic alliances
• Is aware of established vendors, technology providers, and data partners serving private markets

People and culture leadership

• Develop and mentor the team
• Shape recruiting strategy and workforce planning
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

Qualifications

Strong academic grounding in finance, with degrees in finance/ CFA / CA; also, 14+ years of experience in private markets or the financial services industry preferred