Senior Vice President - Hedge Fund Accounting

Apex Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a senior executive to lead Hedge Fund Accounting across India. The SVP will drive strategic direction, client relationships, and transformation initiatives for NAV calculations, controls, and reporting.

You will manage large, multi-location teams and partner with global stakeholders to sustain service quality and growth. The role requires 17+ years of exposure to Alternative Investment Fund Administration, strong leadership, and a proven track record of scaling global

Qualifications

• 17+ years of Hedge Fund Administration experience.
• Professional qualifications preferred: CA / CFA / CMA / ACCA / MBA-Finance.
• Proven experience leading large teams at AVP/VP/SVP levels in a global fund services environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Hedge Fund Accounting strategy for India in alignment with global Fund Services leadership.
• Lead large, multi-tiered teams across multiple locations, ensuring optimal workforce planning and scalability.
• Oversee migration planning, talent acquisition, hiring quality, and capability development of senior managers and managers.
• Develop and execute automation and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Drive governance across teams including audit readiness and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Leadership

NAV calculations

Operational controls

Client management

Automation

Process reengineering

Education

CA

CFA

CMA

ACCA

MBA-Finance

Job description

SVP – Hedge Fund Accounting

Job Title: SVP – Hedge Fund Accounting

Location: Bangalore / Pune - India

Shift: Night Shift

Reports To: Managing Director / Regional Head - Fund Services

About the Role

The SVP – Hedge Fund Accounting is a senior strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence, client relationship management, and transformation initiatives across the Hedge Fund Accounting function. This role oversees large, multi-location teams and partners closely with global stakeholders to deliver high-quality fund administration services, process automation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings 17+ years of deep expertise in Alternative Investment Fund Administration, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of scaling operations in a global environment.

About Apex

Apex Group is a leading global financial services provider with a footprint in 40+ offices and 4,000+ employees worldwide. We offer a dynamic platform for career development and innovation, enabling our teams to shape industry-leading solutions across fund administration, corporate services, and financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Management

• Define and drive the Hedge Fund Accounting strategy for India in alignment with global Fund Services leadership.
• Lead large, multi-tiered teams across multiple locations, ensuring optimal workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational scalability.
• Oversee migration planning, talent acquisition, hiring quality, and capability development of senior managers and managers.
• Develop and execute automation and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance service delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the senior escalation point for global clients and internal business units.
• Strengthen and maintain strategic relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and high satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Securities/Trades, Pricing, Investor Services, Reporting, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Audit teams.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure 100% SLA adherence with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and control frameworks.
• Oversee complex NAV reviews, operational risk controls, and sign-off processes across diverse Hedge Fund strategies.
• Champion global best practices, standardization, and process harmonization across locations.
• Support large-scale system conversions, workflow migrations, and adoption of new technologies.

Governance, Audit & Compliance

• Drive strong governance across teams including audit readiness, regulatory adherence, and internal control improvements.
• Partner with internal/external auditors and respond to queries, observations, and management action plans.
• Ensure that all critical fund accounting processes follow global SOPs and high-compliance standards.

People Leadership & Culture

• Mentor, coach, and develop senior leaders, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and accountable work culture.
• Lead annual performance evaluations, career pathing, and leadership development programs.
• Promote continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in Hedge Fund Administration with strong exposure to NAV calculations, operational controls, and client management.
• Professional qualifications preferred: CA / CFA / CMA / ACCA / MBA-Finance.
• Proven experience leading large teams at AVP/VP/SVP levels in a global fund services environment.
• Strong understanding of hedge fund structures, derivatives, complex instruments, and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in business transformation, automation, and process reengineering.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak cycles.

What You Will Gain

• Leadership role with direct influence on India and global Fund Services strategy.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global senior management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Platform to drive innovation, automation, and operational transformation at scale.
• A diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace focused on long-term career development.

Experience Level Executive Level