Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

OAKLANE FUND I LLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OAKLANE FUND I LLC is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead investment strategy and team development across its PMS and AIF platforms. The ideal candidate should possess at least 10 years of experience and a proven track record in managing large AUM.

This leadership role involves both strategic and operational responsibilities, including overseeing flagship portfolios and fostering a culture of integrity and performance ownership. If you have strong market insight and fund management capability, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as a Fund Manager.
• Track record of managing ₹5,000 Cr or more AUM across equity strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the investment philosophy and asset allocation framework.
• Manage flagship PMS/AIF portfolios with AUM of ₹5000 Cr or above.
• Oversee asset selection, position sizing, and liquidity management.
• Institutionalize fundamental research across sectors.
• Attract and retain top investment talent.

Skills

Fund management capability

Market insight

Leadership maturity

Risk-adjusted return generation

Team development

Education

CFA, CA, MBA (Finance)

Job description

We are looking to hire an exceptional Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead our investment strategy, research process, portfolio construction, and team development across our PMS and AIF platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep market insight, proven fund management capability, and leadership maturity to help shape the firm’s long-term performance and culture.

This is a leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibilities, with clear visibility toward equity ownership and long-term alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the firm’s overall investment philosophy, asset allocation framework, and sectoral approach across PMS and AIF mandates
• Deliver performance in line with risk-adjusted return expectations over 35-year cycles
• Align investment process with long-term client objectives and firms value system
• Directly manage flagship PMS/AIF portfolios with AUM of 5000 or above Mandatory
• Oversee asset selection, position sizing, entry/exit timing, and liquidity management
• Monitor macro & micro risks; implement hedging or tactical asset allocation if required
• Research Oversight
• Institutionalize deep fundamental research across sectors, themes, and capital cycles
• Lead and mentor a high-performing investment team including sector analysts and portfolio managers
• Promote original thinking, deep diligence, and thesis-driven investing
• Attract, develop, and retain top investment talent
• Foster a culture of intellectual integrity, curiosity, and performance ownership
• Build succession and scaling capabilities for future growth
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Collaborate with the CEO on strategic initiatives including product pipeline, client conversations, and investor education
• Participate in key client and partner meetings as needed
• Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations and internal risk/governance frameworks

Preferred Profile

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as a Fund Manager

• Track record of managing ₹5,000 Cr or more AUM across equity strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
• Experience within PMS / Mutual Fund / AMC environment.

Qualifications:

• CFA, CA, MBA (Finance), or other relevant qualifications preferred

Integrity, long-term orientation, and alignment with the firms investment philosophy.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in joining our team at Oaklane Capital, please send your resume and a brief explanation of why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the position, to [e-mail] with subject line “Chief Investment Officer”.

If your credentials match our requirements, our team will be eager to talk to you.