Deputy Manager - AIF Operations

AnandRathi; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AnandRathi is seeking an experienced AIF Operations professional in Mumbai to manage day-to-day activities and ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with fund managers, administrators and auditors, handling onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions and capital calls.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timelines while ensuring investor servicing and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in AIF Operations.
• Good understanding of AIF structures, fund operations and investment products.
• Knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations and fund-related documentation would be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel; experience with financial/fund management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities within timelines.
• Experience in coordinating with Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA and Auditors will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AIF operational activities including onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls and distributions.
• Coordinate with Fund Managers, Investment Teams, Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA, Auditors and other service providers.
• Monitor and process investor transactions, capital account statements and fund-related documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV, portfolio and fund-level data reconciliation.
• Coordinate with the fund administrator for NAV computation, expense booking and investor reporting.
• Maintain and review fund records, MIS, operational reports and investor data.
• Support preparation of investor statements, periodic reports and management MIS.
• Ensure adherence to SEBI AIF regulations, fund documents, and internal processes.

Skills

MS Excel

Tools

Fund Management Systems

Job description

To manage and support the day-to-day operations of AIFs, ensuring smooth execution of fund activities, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end AIF operational activities, including onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions and investor servicing.
• Coordinate with Fund Managers, Investment Teams, Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA, Auditors and other service providers.
• Monitor and process investor transactions, capital account statements and fund-related documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV, portfolio and fund-level data reconciliation.
• Coordinate with the fund administrator for NAV computation, expense booking and investor reporting.
• Maintain and review fund records, MIS, operational reports and investor data.
• Support preparation of investor statements, periodic reports and management MIS.
• Ensure adherence to applicable SEBI AIF regulations, fund documents and internal operational processes.
• Assist in audit, compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flows, fund expenses, management fees and other operational transactions.
• Identify and resolve operational breaks, reconciliation issues and transaction discrepancies.
• Support new fund launches, investor onboarding and process implementation.
• Continuously improve operational processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency and turnaround time.

Preferred candidate profile :

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in AIF Operations.
• Good understanding of AIF structures, fund operations and investment products.
• Knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations and fund-related documentation would be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel; experience with financial/fund management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities within timelines.
• Experience in coordinating with Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA and Auditors will be preferred.