FatakPay Digital – Fund Manager FatakPay Digital Pvt. Ltd.

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatakpay Growth Ventures Private Limited, an Investment Manager for Fatakpay Growth Ventures Fund I (AIF Category II), seeks a seasoned Fund Manager to lead investment and governance across the fund's lifecycle in India. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, deploying, portfolio management, value creation and exits with close collaboration with trustees, administrators and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in fund or investment management, hands-on AIF involvement,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in fund/investment management, private equity, venture capital, asset management or related fields.
• Prior hands-on experience with AIFs / Family Office is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of the Indian AIF ecosystem and SEBI AIF regulations.
• Experience across the investment lifecycle – sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, execution, portfolio management and exits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall investment management of the AIF in line with its strategy, mandate and regulatory framework.
• Evaluate and underwrite investment opportunities across financial, commercial, operational and risk dimensions.
• Develop investment thesis, coordinate due diligence, and prepare detailed investment memos for the investment decision-making team.
• Monitor portfolio performance, financial health, risks and key developments across investee companies and assets.
• Identify value-creation opportunities and actively manage investments through the lifecycle.
• Lead exit planning and execution, including strategic exits, secondary transactions and other liquidity events.

Skills

Investment management

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MBA/PGDM

CFA

CA

Job description

Role Overview:

Fatakpay Growth Ventures Private Limited – the Investment Manager to Fatakpay Growth Ventures Fund I, a Category II AIF – is looking for a Fund Manager to lead the management and oversight of the fund. The role involves managing the fund across its entire investment lifecycle – from sourcing and evaluating opportunities and constructing the portfolio, through deployment and active portfolio management, to value creation and exits. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing or working closely with AIFs, and a strong grasp of the Indian investment ecosystem. This is a high-ownership role requiring sharp investment judgment, strong financial analysis, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, investors, trustees, fund administrators and other external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund & Investment Management:

• – Lead the overall investment management of the AIF in line with its strategy, mandate and regulatory framework.
• – Evaluate and underwrite investment opportunities across financial, commercial, operational and risk dimensions.
• – Develop investment thesis, coordinate due diligence, and prepare detailed investment memos for the investment decision-making team.
• – Monitor portfolio performance, financial health, risks and key developments across investee companies and assets.
• – Identify value-creation opportunities and actively manage investments through the lifecycle.
• – Lead exit planning and execution, including strategic exits, secondary transactions and other liquidity events.

2. Fund Operations & Governance:

• – Oversee the smooth functioning of the AIF in line with its mandate and governing documents.
• – Work with the Trustee, Fund Administrator, Custodian, Legal Counsel, Auditors and other service providers, supported by internal compliance and legal teams.
• – Ensure timely and accurate fund and investor reporting, valuations and MIS.
• – Support fund-level financial planning, cash management, and capital calls / distributions.

3. Investor & Stakeholder Management:

• – Support investor communication and reporting, including portfolio updates, fund performance and investment activity.
• – Partner with senior management on investor presentations, fundraising initiatives and stakeholder discussions.
• – Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, HNIs, financial institutions and other stakeholders.

4. Risk & Compliance:

• – Keep investments and fund activities within approved guidelines and fund documents.
• – Identify and manage investment, concentration and liquidity risks, working with internal compliance / legal teams on regulatory matters.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• – 10+ years of relevant experience in fund / investment management, private equity, venture capital, asset management or related fields.
• – Prior hands-on experience with AIFs / Family Office is mandatory.
• – Strong understanding of the Indian AIF ecosystem and SEBI AIF regulations.
• – Experience across the investment lifecycle – sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, execution, portfolio management and exits.
• – Strong financial analysis, valuation, investment analysis and due diligence skills.
• – Experience preparing investment proposals / memos and presenting to decision-making forums.
• – Sound understanding of fund structures, operations and investor reporting.
• – Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• – MBA / PGDM from a reputed institution, CFA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• – Exposure to fintech, financial services, technology-led businesses would be an advantage.