Associate - Fund Operations & Compliance

Venture Catalysts; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Catalysts in Mumbai seeks an Associate/Senior Associate to support fund operations, compliance, investor servicing and portfolio administration for Spyre Proptech Venture Fund. You will coordinate with custodians, fund accountants, banks and auditors to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and investor records.

Qualifications: CA/CS/MBA (Finance) or B.Com with extensive AIF/VC/PE or fund administration experience; SEBI AIF familiarity; NISM XIX-C/XIX-D preferred; and strong MS Excel,

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in AIF, Venture Capital, Private Equity, PMS, or fund administration.
• Strong understanding of SEBI AIF regulations and fund operations.
• NISM XIX-C/XIX-D certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support fund operations, investor servicing, and portfolio administration.
• Coordinate with custodians, fund accountants, banks, auditors, and service providers.
• Oversee bank/demat operations, capital calls, distributions, and fund movements.
• Manage investor onboarding, KYC/AML, and investor records.
• Maintain unit registers, fund documentation, and portfolio data; assist NAV and MIS reporting.
• Support management fee calculations and fund accounting processes.
• Assist SEBI AIF compliance, regulatory filings, trustee and investor reporting.
• Draft and update internal policies, SOPs and governance documents.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CA

CS

MBA (Finance)

B.Com

Job description

Role Overview

The Associate / Senior Associate will support fund operations, compliance, investor servicing, and portfolio administration for Spyre Proptech Venture Fund. The role involves coordinating with fund service providers, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining investor records, and supporting efficient day-to-day fund operations.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Operations

Coordinate with custodians, fund accountants, banks, auditors, and other service providers.

Support bank/demat account operations, capital calls, distributions, and fund movement tracking.

Manage investor onboarding, KYC/AML documentation, and investor records.

Maintain unit registers, fund documentation, and portfolio data.

Assist with portfolio valuation, NAV workings, cash flow tracking, and MIS reporting.

Support management fee calculations, reconciliations, and fund accounting processes.

Compliance & Governance

Support SEBI AIF compliance, regulatory filings, trustee reporting, and investor reporting.

Maintain compliance trackers, statutory registers, and audit documentation.

Assist in drafting and updating internal policies, SOPs, and governance documents.

Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, trustees, and internal stakeholders on compliance matters.

Monitor fund-level compliance requirements under the guidance of the Compliance Officer.

Qualifications & Skills

CA / CS / MBA (Finance) / B.Com with 25 years of experience in AIF, Venture Capital, Private Equity, PMS, or fund administration.

Good understanding of SEBI AIF Regulations and fund operations.

NISM XIX-C/XIX-D certification (preferred or willingness to obtain).

Strong MS Excel, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.

High integrity with a strong compliance mindset.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong ownership, problem-solving ability, and collaborative approach.