Director, Fund Operations (Private Equity), GDN Advisory - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in India seeks a Director, Fund Operations to lead strategic client engagements, shape service offerings, and build a scalable PE fund operations capability within the Knowledge Services Practice.

You will manage senior client stakeholders, oversee capital activity, investor reporting, and audit support, while mentoring ADs, Managers, and teams to deliver operational excellence and growth across the fund services portfolio.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in PE fund operations, fund administration, fund accounting, or outsourced fund services.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, capital flows, waterfalls, fee mechanics, investor reporting, and fund governance.
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and large delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build capabilities, scale teams, and drive operational excellence.
• Commercial mindset with exposure to pricing, solution design, and business development.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client engagements and shape service offerings within A&M’s Fund Operations practice.
• Oversee capital activity, investor reporting, fund accounting oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Establish scalable operating procedures, controls, and quality standards; drive process improvements and automation.
• Mentor and develop ADs, Managers, and teams of Associates and Analysts.

Skills

Fund operations

Client leadership

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Solution design

Education

CA

CPA

FRM/CFA

MBA

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

This role combines deep fund operations expertise with commercial acumen, client leadership, and practice‑enabling responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead strategic client engagements, help shape service and product offerings, drive operational excellence, support business development initiatives, and help build a scalable, high‑performing team.

The Team

The Director, Fund Operations will play a leadership role within A&M’s Knowledge Services Practice, helping build and scale the Private Equity Fund Operations capability.

How You Will Contribute

Practice Building & Growth

• Help build and expand A&M’s Fund Operations service offerings and delivery model
• Identify growth opportunities, adjacent services, and market trends
• Support commercial strategy, resource planning, and practice economics
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and client pitches
• Help in ideation, prototyping and commercialization of products and blended services model in collaboration with the Data and Strategy teams

Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to PE clients, CFOs, Controllers, and Fund Administrators
• Lead complex fund operations engagements across capital activity, investor reporting, fund accounting oversight, reconciliations, and audit support
• Ensure exceptional client service, quality, and stakeholder management

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable operating procedures, controls, and quality standards
• Oversee critical client deliverables and issue resolution
• Drive process improvement, automation, and best‑practice adoption

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop ADs, Managers, and teams of Associates and Analysts
• Build knowledge assets, training programs, and delivery capabilities
• Foster a high‑performance, client‑centric culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in PE fund operations, fund administration, fund accounting, or outsourced fund services
• Strong understanding of fund structures, capital flows, waterfalls, fee mechanics, investor reporting, and fund governance
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and large delivery teams
• Demonstrated ability to build capabilities, scale teams, and drive operational excellence
• Commercial mindset with exposure to pricing, solution design, and business development
• CA, CPA, FRM/CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred

Your Journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.