Private markets Associate Director

Crisil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisil is seeking a mid-to-senior leader for its Private Markets practice in Bengaluru to drive growth, manage engagements, deepen client relationships, and nurture talent. The role spans private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, secondaries, and related segments.

We expect 12+ years in private markets strategy, operations, and digital transformation, with a track record of leading high-value engagements and interfacing with the C-suite across client segments.

Qualifications

• Strong academic grounding in finance and professional qualifications (CFA/CA).
• Experience leading private markets initiatives and high-value engagements.
• Proven ability to interact with C-suite executives and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year growth strategy for the private markets practice.
• Build long-term relationships with senior executives across asset managers.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic pursuits and new service offerings.
• Oversee solution design focusing on digital transformation across the investment lifecycle.
• Mentor teams, shape recruiting strategy, and foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

C-suite interaction

Strategic growth

Relationship management

Engagement leadership

Digital transformation

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Education

Finance CFA/CA

Job description

We are strengthening our Private Markets practice and hence seeking a mid-level leader who can contribute to practice growth, manage engagements, deepen client relationships, and nurture talent. We are looking for experienced professionals across segments including private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, secondaries, and related private markets segments.

• 12+ years of experience in private markets strategy, operations, and digital transformation
• Highly experienced in interacting with C-suite executives and senior management across client segments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability of organization planning, resource mobilization, and problem-solving
• Experience of working in / contributing towards growing practices, and leading complex, high-value engagements
• Experience in developing industry-leading solutions that help private asset managers accelerate growth

Job Requirements

Driving strategic growth

• Establish and execute a multi-year growth strategy for the private markets practice
• Build and expand long-term relationships with senior executives across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and alternative asset managers
• Drive revenue growth through strategic pursuits, partnerships, and new service offerings
• Contribute to thought leadership, market perspectives, and differentiated viewpoints that advance our brand

Client leadership and delivery oversight

• Guide solution design across operations, specifically focusing on digital transformation, and using technology-based solutions across investment lifecycle optimization
• Ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction across teams and projects
• Manage performance of large engagements

Market and ecosystem development

• Strengthen our presence in the private markets ecosystem through contribution towards events, conferences, and strategic alliances
• Is aware of established vendors, technology providers, and data partners serving private markets

People and culture leadership

• Develop and mentor the team
• Shape recruiting strategy and workforce planning
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

Qualifications

Strong academic grounding in finance, with degrees in finance/ CFA / CA; also, 14+ years of experience in private markets or the financial services industry preferred