Head of Technology -KAAML

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited is seeking a senior technology leader to define and drive the firm’s technology agenda in India. You will own end‑to‑end investment tech platforms, including CRM and portfolio management, and partner across business, risk, and operations to scale private markets capabilities.

The role emphasizes cloud modernization, AI/ML analytics, cybersecurity, governance, and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Engineering/tech leadership experience in asset management or wealth management preferred.
• Strong cloud, data, and infrastructure expertise.
• Proven track record in digital transformation and leading tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with KAAML’s business strategy.
• Identify and prioritise technology investments to enhance operational efficiency, AUM scalability, and client experience.
• Articulate and champion the firm’s technology vision, communicating strategy, progress, risks, and value to leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and drive alignment across business, operations, and technology functions.
• Own and manage end-to-end investment technology platforms, including deal sourcing, CRM, due diligence, governance, portfolio management.
• Lead digital modernization initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI/ML analytics, automation, and digital product development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to private markets, asset servicing, risk analytics, data pipelines, and investor reporting.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within technology teams.
• Oversee systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, network management, and platform scalability for investment, risk, and finance functions.
• Ensure cyber-security resilience, regulatory technology alignment, and compliance with standards; implement DR/BCP and data protection frameworks.
• Lead and mentor engineering, IT operations, cyber security, and data teams; manage vendor relationships with SLAs and cost controls.

Skills

Cloud architecture

CRM platform

Enterprise infrastructure

Cyber security

System design

Digital transformation

Leadership

Education

Engineering background

Computer science

Information systems

MBA or equivalent

Job description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with KAAML’s business strategy.
• Identify and prioritise technology investments that enhance operational efficiency, AUM scalability, and client experience.
• Articulate and champion the firm’s technology vision, effectively communicating strategy, progress, risks, and value realisation to executive leadership, business stakeholders, investors, and technology teams.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and drive alignment across business, operations, and technology functions to support strategic objectives and organisational change.

Own and manage end-to-end investment technology platforms, covering deal sourcing, CRM, due diligence, investment governance, portfolio management, fund operations, performance analytics.

• Lead digital modernization initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI/ML‑driven analytics, process & workflow automation, and digital product development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to private markets, asset servicing, risk analytics, data pipelines, and investor reporting.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within technology teams.

3. Technology Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, network management, and scalability of platforms supporting investment, risk, and finance functions.
• Ensure high availability, cyber‑security resilience, and compliance with regulatory technology standards across all platforms.
• Implement robust disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and data‑protection frameworks.
• Lead end‑to‑end development lifecycle for internal platforms including portfolio management systems, credit/real estate evaluation platforms, and investor lifecycle digital tools.
• Establish modern engineering standards, Agile practices, project governance, QA processes, and DevOps frameworks.

5. Risk, Compliance & Cyber Security

• Build and maintain secure, compliant technology environments aligned with RBI, SEBI, and internal governance requirements.
• Implement robust identity management, cyber‑security protocols, and enterprise risk controls.
• Ensure timely technology audits and compliance reporting.
• Lead and mentor engineering, IT operations, cyber security, and data teams; build a strong, future‑ready tech talent pipeline.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, fintech partners, and enterprise system providers—ensuring performance, SLAs, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience, preferably from Private Equity, Asset Management or Wealth Management domain.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture, CRM platform, enterprise infrastructure, cyber security, and large‑scale system design—skills aligned with modern CTO requirements.
• Strong understanding of private markets investment processes, data management, and regulatory technology implications.
• Proven track record in digital transformation, innovation programs, and leading high‑performance technology teams.
• Background in engineering, computer science, or information systems; advanced management degree preferred.
• Preferred candidates from Private Equity, AMC or Wealth management background only.