SVP Fund services Private Equity

Citco; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco in Mumbai is seeking a senior Fund Administration leader to define strategy and standards for the function, oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality service delivery to clients. You will review NAVs, capital events, and partner statements while mentoring a sizable team.

You will implement procedures, ensure compliance with Citco policies, and develop leadership within the team. The role requires strong communication, client-facing skills and collaboration with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification – CA, CPA, ACCA or similar.
• Relevant experience in accounting for financial services, especially Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
• Experienced in reviewing NAVs and fund accounting deliverables.
• Experience in leading a large or moderately large team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Experience in devising internal controls and risk mitigation plans.
• Experience assessing individual and team performance.
• Exposure to fund accounting systems and ledgers (Investran a plus).

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy, direction, initiatives and standards for the function.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring SLAs, client engagement, service delivery, and other administrative matters.
• Review NAVs, capital event processes, partner capital statements and related work.
• Implement defined procedures and ensure compliance with Citco policies.
• Develop talent through performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring.
• Lead the function’s leadership and foster teamwork.
• Collaborate with management to achieve company objectives.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and key metrics.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact and coordinate with fund participants.
• Assist auditors and advisers; support presentations to clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Internal controls

Risk mitigation

Leadership development

Performance assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional accounting qualification – CA, CPA, ACCA or similar

Tools

Investran

Job description

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Establish strategy, direction, initiatives and standards for the function
• Overview of the daily operations including ensuring meeting of SLA’s, client engagement, service delivery and other administrative matters
• Ensure the review of NAV’s, capital event processes, partner capital statements and other processes related to work
• Ensure the implementation of defined procedures and compliance with Citco policies
• Talent development by recruiting, developing and assessing people through the performance appraisal system
• Develop the leadership of the function by mentoring, coaching and developing talent
• Collaborate with management in achieving the company and function objectives
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and key metrics reporting
• Acting as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants
• Assisting auditors and other fund participants and advisers
• Participating in presentations to existing and prospective clients
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement
• Any other function required as part of the business of the company and reporting to the Executive Vice President.

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification – CA, CPA, ACCA or similar
• Relevant experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration
• Experienced in reviewing NAV’s and other fund accounting related deliverables
• Experience in leading a large or moderately large team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with collaborative skills and an open thinking mindset
• Experience in devising internal controls and risk mitigation plans
• Prior experience in assessing individual and team performance
• Exposure to fund accounting systems and ledgers will be an advantage, especially Investran

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18931
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 12:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Unit No 1201, 1301, 12th and 13th Floor, Cignus Building, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400087, IN