Principal Officer, Gift City (IFSC)

Neuraleap Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qode Advisors LLP is expanding into IFSC to build a compliant and scalable global fund management platform. The Principal Officer will oversee the Fund Management Entity, ensuring regulatory compliance, governance, and investor servicing, while setting up operations for the IFSC entity.

Lead licensing, approvals, and operational readiness; drive strategy, risk management, and reporting across investment products. Based in Gandhinagar/GIFT IFSC, compliance with IFSCA rules is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience in fund management or asset management.
• Based in or willing to relocate to GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar.
• Must complete the NISM-IFSCA-01 AML/CFT Certification within timelines after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end setup of the IFSC Fund Management Entity, including licensing and regulatory approvals.
• Drive investment strategy, portfolio construction, and fund performance oversight.
• Establish fund operations, governance, risk management and reporting frameworks.
• Act as liaison with IFSCA, custodians, fund administrators, auditors and legal advisors.
• Build and lead investment, compliance, operations, and support teams for a scalable platform.
• Oversee investment research, asset allocation, and security selection.
• Present reports to the Board and Investment Committee.
• Ensure robust governance and internal control frameworks.

Skills

Fund management

Regulatory compliance

IFSC/GIFT City

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Education

CA/CS/CMA or finance qualification

Postgraduate degree/diploma in Finance/Commerce/Economics/Business Management/Actuarial Science

CFA/FRM or equivalent recognized by IFSCA

Job description

• Qode Advisors LLP is a SEBI-registered Portfolio Management Services (PMS) firm serving HNIs and family offices, expanding into IFSC to build a compliant and scalable global fund management platform.


• The Principal Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Fund Management Entity, including regulatory compliance, governance, and investor servicing, acting as the Key Executive for setting up and operationalizing the IFSC Fund Management Entity while ensuring compliance with IFSCA regulations and global fund management best practices.

About The Opportunity

• Qode Advisors LLP is a SEBI-registered Portfolio Management Services (PMS) firm serving HNIs and family offices, expanding into IFSC to build a compliant and scalable global fund management platform.


• The Principal Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Fund Management Entity, including regulatory compliance, governance, and investor servicing, acting as the Key Executive for setting up and operationalizing the IFSC Fund Management Entity while ensuring compliance with IFSCA regulations and global fund management best practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the IFSC Fund Management Entity, including licensing, regulatory approvals, and operational readiness.


• Drive investment strategy, portfolio construction, investment decisions, and overall fund performance.


• Build and establish fund operations, governance, risk management frameworks, and reporting processes.


• Act as the primary liaison with IFSCA, custodians, fund administrators, auditors, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders.


• Build, mentor, and lead the investment, compliance, operations, and support teams to establish a high-performing fund management platform.


• Lead investment strategy and portfolio management across investment products.


• Oversee investment research, asset allocation, and security selection.


• Monitor portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns.


• Review investment policies and ensure adherence to investment mandates.


• Ensure compliance with the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations and applicable circulars.


• Liaise with IFSCA, auditors, custodians, fund administrators, and other service providers.


• Present reports to the Board and Investment Committee.


• Maintain robust governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks.


• Lead fund launch activities from licensing through operational readiness.


• Coordinate with legal, compliance, operations, finance, and technology teams.


• Drive operational excellence, automation, and scalable processes.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Professional Qualification (CA/CS/CMA) OR Postgraduate Degree OR Postgraduate Diploma (minimum one year) in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Management, Accountancy, Law, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Actuarial Science OR CFA OR FRM (GARP) OR any other qualification recognized by IFSCA.


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fund management, portfolio management, asset management, investment advisory, capital markets, or related financial services.


• Must satisfy the Fit & Proper criteria prescribed by IFSCA.


• Must be based in or willing to relocate to GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar.


• Must complete the mandatory NISM-IFSCA-01 AML/CFT Certification within the prescribed timeline after appointment.

Preferred

• Experience managing institutional or HNI portfolios.


• Prior experience in establishing or scaling regulated investment platforms, AMCs, PMS, AIFs, or IFSC/GIFT City entities.


• CFA Charterholder.


• FRM (GARP).


• NISM Series XXI-B – Portfolio Managers.


• NISM Series XIX-C – Alternative Investment Fund Managers.


• CAIA (preferred for alternative investments).

Skills: investment,management,compliance