Website:
forward.net.in
Job details:
The Head - Alternative Operations will lead end-to-end operations across Organization's
Alternatives platform including:
• Portfolio Management Services
• Hedge Solutions
• Private Credit Funds
• Property Investment Advisors (Real Estate Funds)
• GIFT City and Offshore Structures
The role will own operational governance, fund accounting oversight, investor servicing, regulatory reporting, taxation coordination, audit management, onboarding, trade operations, reconciliations and vendor ecosystem management.
This is a leadership role responsible for building robust control frameworks, managing operational risk, driving process excellence, and ensuring seamless support for business growth.
Aspiring applicants please share your updated resumes on: shayori.goswami@forward.net.in
Key Responsibilities
1. Alternatives Operations Leadership
Lead all operational activities across multiple alternative investment vehicles including:
• Category II AIFs
• Category III AIFs
• PMS mandates
• Offshore/GIFT City structures
• Real estate and private credit funds
Provide centralized governance, operating model oversight and strategic direction
across operational teams.
2. Fund Operations & Fund Accounting Oversight oversee:
• NAV review and approval
• Fund accounting controls
• Management fee and performance fee validation
• Expense allocations
• Fund-level books and records
• Investor allocations
• Portfolio and asset reconciliations
• Corporate action accounting
• Drawdowns and distributions
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all operational deliverables.
3. Regulatory, Compliance & Audit Management
Drive adherence to:
• SEBI PMS Regulations
• SEBI AIF Regulations
• GIFT City / IFSCA requirements
• RBI reporting requirements
• Tax and statutory regulations
Serve as escalation owner for regulators, auditors and compliance teams.
5. Trade Operations & Treasury Management
Oversee operational support for:
• Equity and derivative settlements
• Hedge fund trade processing
• Custody operations
• Fund transfers
• Treasury movements
• Margin management
• Corporate actions
• Daily pricing controls
Ensure zero operational losses and strong maker-checker controls.
6. Controls, Risk & Governance
Own:
• Operational risk management
• Process controls
• Exception monitoring
• Escalation frameworks
• Business continuity planning
• SLA governance
• Operational MIS
Drive a culture of control, accountability and continuous improvement.
7. Stakeholder Management
Act as senior operational interface with:
• Custodians
• RTAs
• Bankers
• Auditors
• Tax advisors
• Fund administrators
• Compliance teams
• Fund managers
• Sales and Investor Relations teams
Support new launches and product expansions.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
• CA preferred
• MBA Finance / CFA desirable
Experience
• 15-22 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 8-10 years in leadership roles
• Experience in PMS, AIF, Fund Accounting or Asset Management Operations
The ideal candidate should possess:
• Deep understanding of Alternative Investments operating models
• Strong knowledge of SEBI AIF and PMS regulations
• Strong fund accounting and NAV expertise
• Understanding of taxation applicable to funds and investors
• Ability to manage multiple fund structures simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience handling audits and regulatory inspection
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