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Position: Head – AIF & Private EquityThis is a founding leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for establishing, fundraising, investing, and managing a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (Category I / II).The role carries complete P&L ownership, strategic decision-making authority, and accountability for delivering strong risk-adjusted returns under SEBI’s AIF Regulations, 2012.Key Responsibilities1️⃣ Fund Formation & Regulatory ComplianceLead SEBI AIF registration (Category I / II)Design optimal fund structure (Trust / LLP / Company)Draft PPM, Contribution Agreements & compliance frameworkEnsure adherence to SEBI AIF Regulations, taxation norms & FEMA guidelinesCoordinate with trustees, custodians, auditors & legal advisors2️⃣ Fundraising & Capital FormationDevelop domestic & offshore fundraising strategyEngage Institutional Investors, Family Offices, HNIs & Corporate TreasuriesLead investor roadshows & due diligenceAchieve targeted corpus within defined timelines3️⃣ Investment Strategy & ExecutionDrive deal sourcing & pipeline managementConduct financial, legal & commercial due diligenceNegotiate term sheets & transaction documentationPresent proposals to Investment Committee4️⃣ Portfolio Management & Value CreationBoard participation & governance oversightStrategic planning with portfolio companiesMonitor KPIs & risk parametersPlan exits (IPO / Strategic Sale / Secondary / Buyback)4️⃣Fund Deployment & Deal Sourcing Identify companies ready to deploy or raise funds.Meet investment bankers to understand deal pipelines and opportunities.Focus on active deal sourcing through market networks and industry contacts.Engage with family offices (around 30%), institutions, and treasury management teams for potential investments.Build relationships in the field market to identify and track new opportunities.Ideal Candidate ProfileMBA / CA / CFA (preferred)12+ years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, or Asset ManagementPrior experience with SEBI-registered AIF strongly preferredStrong understanding of Indian regulatory, taxation & fund structuring frameworksDemonstrated fundraising track record in the Indian marketStrong investor network across HNIs, Family Offices & Institutions