Deputy Manager - AIF Operations

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Ltd is seeking an experienced AIF Operations professional to manage day-to-day operations, onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls and investor servicing.

You will coordinate with Fund Managers, Administrators, Custodians and Auditors, ensure accurate NAV and data reconciliation, maintain MIS and investor reporting, and ensure compliance with SEBI AIF regulations while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in AIF operations.
• Strong understanding of AIF structures and fund operations.
• Knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel; experience with 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 coordinating with Fund Administrators, Custodians, RTA and Auditors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AIF Operations

MS Excel

Investor servicing

Reconciliation

Stakeholder management

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.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experiencein 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.