Aquis Search has been mandated to hire the Head of Human Resources – India for a leading global financial institution. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity based in Mumbai. The role will serve as a strategic HR partner to the India CEO and collaborate with APAC HR leadership to drive end-to-end HR strategy, including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development. Key Responsibilities: Partner with senior leadership to design and deliver the HR strategy aligned with business goals. Lead a mid-sized HR team across recruitment, C&B, operations, employee experience, and talent development. Act as the culture custodian—promoting inclusion, engagement, and a strong employer brand. Oversee regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and internal controls for HR processes. Manage vendor relationships, workforce planning, and HR budgeting, including expatriate management. Spearhead D&I initiatives and succession planning frameworks. Lead HR transformation and change management efforts in a matrixed environment. Ideal Candidate Profile: 15+ years of HR experience in BFSI or global investment banking environments, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in stakeholder management, especially in matrix reporting structures. Deep expertise in C&B, performance systems, and talent lifecycle management. Strong grasp of Indian labor law and regulatory frameworks. Collaborative, strategic, and execution-focused leader with excellent communication skills. MBA/PG in Human Resources or related discipline. This is a key mandate for an experienced HR leader looking to shape the India strategy of a premier global brand. To explore this opportunity confidentially, please click apply or email me on karansharma@aquissearch.com to schedule a call. Show more Show less

Aquis Search has been mandated by a leading global investment firm to identify an experienced Economist to join their Emerging Markets Asia research team. This position is based in Pune, India. Role Overview This is a high-impact role supporting the firm’s emerging market investment strategies. You’ll work closely with global economists, portfolio managers, and credit analysts to deliver deep macro insights and translate them into actionable investment ideas. Key Responsibilities Provide economic and market forecasts for Emerging Asia (excluding China) , with focus on India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand . Generate investment views and recommendations across sovereign debt, local currency markets, and FX. Identify and track key macroeconomic and geopolitical trends affecting the region. Contribute to ESG analysis, model validation, and internal research initiatives. Collaborate with global teams to integrate macroeconomic perspectives into portfolio construction. Candidate Profile 10 to 15 years overall with 5+ years of experience as an economist or sovereign credit analyst covering Emerging Asian economies. Strong academic foundation in economics, finance, or related fields. Excellent macroeconomic intuition, analytical thinking, and market awareness. Ability to craft clear investment narratives and communicate complex ideas effectively. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and globally connected environment. If you're excited by emerging markets and want to help shape global investment decisions, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply or drop me an email on karansharma@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. Show more Show less

Aquis Search has partnered with a leading law firm in their search for a Company Secretary with 10 years of post-qualification experience , based in Mumbai . Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end company secretarial matters including filings, incorporations, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting Liaise with ROC, RD, RBI, MCA and other statutory bodies Draft Board resolutions, maintain statutory registers and minutes Handle corporate due diligence and support in transactional work Collaborate with legal and advisory teams to ensure governance best practices Engage with clients on secretarial matters and advisory support Profile Requirements: Qualified Company Secretary with around 10 years of PQE Prior experience in a law firm or Company Secretarial services firm is preferred Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, etc. Exposure to incorporation, compliance filings, and due diligence processes Excellent communication and client servicing skills Must be Mumbai-based Please click apply or send in your resume to aditisidana@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. Show more Show less

Aquis Search has partnered with a global VC fund in their search for a hands-on, high-velocity Head of Business Development in Bangalore to lead outbound deal sourcing for a global VC fund investing in India’s most exciting early to mid-stage tech startups. What you’ll do: Build and scale outbound systems to identify high-potential startups aligned to our client's thesis Work closely with investment partners to drive pipeline and qualify opportunities Leverage innovative tools to drive scale Actively experiment, analyze outreach performance, and optimize results Attend ecosystem events, build founder relationships, and stay ahead of trends You are: 7–10 years into your career with strong exposure to outbound BD / inside sales From a fast-scaling SaaS startup or tech-led firm Fluent with business development tools, outreach stacks, and growth ops metrics A builder — someone who can roll up their sleeves and scale a GTM motion from scratch Based in Bangalore (preferred) and deeply connected to India’s startup ecosystem Bonus if you’ve: Worked in or around VC/PE/startup communities Built or managed a team of SDRs or inside sales professionals Used outbound systems to generate meetings/pipeline at scale Why join? You’ll be part of a global investing platform with a stellar track record — but in a role that feels more like a startup than a fund. It’s high energy, high autonomy, and high-impact. If this sounds like you, please click apply or send your cv on aloysiusparmar@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. Show more Show less

About the job: Key Responsibilities: 1. Candidate Sourcing: Search and shortlist talent for quant, tech, and trading roles via LinkedIn, naukri, etc. 2. Screening Support: Review resumes, assist in initial outreach, and track applications. 3. Market Research: Map talent pools, track hiring trends, and build reports. Coordination: Schedule interviews, manage calendars, and ensure smooth communication. 4. Content Support: Help write job descriptions, candidate briefs, and outreach messages. 5. Data Management: Update ATS/CRM systems and maintain clean recruitment records. 6. Project Assistance: Support in ad-hoc tasks like salary benchmarking or diversity hiring. Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: have minimum 1 years of experience Salary: ₹ 3,00,000 /year Experience: 1 year(s) Deadline: 2025-07-23 23:59:59 Other perks: 5 days a week, Health Insurance, Life Insurance Skills required: Recruitment Other Requirements: 1. 0–1 years of experience in recruitment (agency or in-house) 2. Strong communication and candidate management skills 3. Ability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment cycles 4. Interest or experience in hiring for tech, quant, or trading roles 5. Performance-driven mindset with the ability to work comfortably in a remote setup About Company: Aquis Search is your Asia specialist in executive recruitment. With over 10 years of experience in the region, and offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei, we tap into our extensive local network, knowledge, and professional relationships to help place the right senior executives in leadership roles across Asia and beyond. We were awarded the recruitment team of the year in 2018 and the best growth recruitment agency in 2019, among others, by the Asia Human Resources Recruitment Awards. Building on our core values of trust, partnership, and integrity, we continue to foster long-term partnerships with clients that range from traditional financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial startups and fintech companies.

Aquis Search is currently assisting our client, a premier interior design studio, in their search for a Deputy Center Head / Head of Design Operations based in Mumbai (Thane). This is a critical second-in-command role at the Experience Centre—ideal for a design delivery leader who can seamlessly translate creative vision into operational excellence. The role reports directly to the Centre Head and will focus on elevating design execution, team performance, and customer satisfaction at scale. About the Role: You will lead all aspects of design operations and execution within the Centre—owning the end-to-end design journey from client brief to final handover. With a focus on systems, people, and processes, you will ensure that the brand’s design ethos is consistently delivered while enabling growth, speed, and service excellence. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the full design execution lifecycle—from requirement mapping and planning to sign-offs and handovers. Institutionalize frameworks that bring design thinking, storytelling, and functionality to life across projects. Drive operational rigour through strong governance, TAT monitoring, and process standardisation. Lead, mentor, and upskill large design teams—creating a culture of creativity, accountability, and customer obsession. Address client escalations with empathy and agility, always balancing service recovery with brand standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, Quality, Delivery) to ensure seamless execution across touchpoints. Implement SOPs, dashboards, and design metrics that enable performance visibility and continuous improvement. Partner with senior leadership on design innovations, customer archetypes, and space typology development. Ideal Candidate Profile: 15+ years of experience in interior design, project delivery, or design operations roles. Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Proven track record in scaling design execution teams and managing complex delivery pipelines. Strong operational and project management acumen with a deep understanding of customer needs. Passion for design, with the ability to balance creativity, speed, and commercial impact. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact at the heart of a high-growth design brand, this is your chance to lead from the front and shape how great design is experienced at scale. If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on AsthaSingh@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. #Hiring #DesignLeadership #InteriorDesignJobs #MumbaiRoles #DesignExecution #CreativeOperations #ExperienceCentre

Aquis Search is currently assisting our client, a premier interior design studio, in their search for a Center Head in Mumbai. This is a unique opportunity to lead a flagship experience center for one of India’s fastest-growing interior design brands. Our client operates at the intersection of design, lifestyle, and technology, redefining how Indian consumers experience home interiors. As Center Head, you will hold end-to-end P&L ownership for the Mumbai center and play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, customer engagement, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments and is passionate about scaling consumer-centric businesses. Key Responsibilities: Drive the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of the Mumbai Experience Centre. Lead business planning and implement high-impact sales strategies aligned with short- and long-term growth goals. Oversee all verticals within the center—Sales, Design, Operations, and Delivery—ensuring alignment with the brand’s promise and customer expectations. Champion customer experience as a key differentiator in a competitive design-led space. Recruit, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of ownership, performance, and collaboration. Collaborate closely with senior leadership on business planning, innovation, and expansion initiatives. Monitor financial performance, optimize operational efficiency, and drive sustained profitability. What We’re Looking For: 15+ years of experience in D2C Sales, Business Development, ideally in consumer lifestyle, design, interiors, or adjacent industries. Proven track record in managing P&L, scaling teams, and delivering on growth and customer experience metrics. Strong business acumen, execution orientation, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity. Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Entrepreneurial spirit with a customer-first mindset and ability to inspire cross-functional teams. If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on aloysiusparmar@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. #Hiring #LeadershipRole #InteriorDesign #ExperienceCentre #MumbaiJobs #D2C #SalesLeadership #P&L #AquisSearch

Aquis Search is currently assisting our client, a premier interior design studio, in their search for a Center Head in Bengaluru. This is a unique opportunity to lead a flagship experience center for one of India’s fastest-growing interior design brands. Our client operates at the intersection of design, lifestyle, and technology, redefining how Indian consumers experience home interiors. As Center Head, you will hold end-to-end P&L ownership for the Bengaluru center and play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, customer engagement, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments and is passionate about scaling consumer-centric businesses. Key Responsibilities: Drive the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of the Bengaluru Experience Centre. Lead business planning and implement high-impact sales strategies aligned with short- and long-term growth goals. Oversee all verticals within the center—Sales, Design, Operations, and Delivery—ensuring alignment with the brand’s promise and customer expectations. Champion customer experience as a key differentiator in a competitive design-led space. Recruit, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of ownership, performance, and collaboration. Collaborate closely with senior leadership on business planning, innovation, and expansion initiatives. Monitor financial performance, optimize operational efficiency, and drive sustained profitability. What We’re Looking For: 15+ years of experience in D2C Sales, Business Development, ideally in consumer lifestyle, design, interiors, or adjacent industries. Proven track record in managing P&L, scaling teams, and delivering on growth and customer experience metrics. Strong business acumen, execution orientation, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity. Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Entrepreneurial spirit with a customer-first mindset and ability to inspire cross-functional teams. If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on AsthaSingh@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat. #Hiring #LeadershipRole #InteriorDesign #ExperienceCentre #BengaluruJobs #D2C #SalesLeadership #P&L #AquisSearch

Aquis Search is currently assisting our client, a prestigious financial services business, in their search for an Associate Director, Legal in Mumbai. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring our client's compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations and managing relationships with the SEBI regulator. You will provide legal guidance and support to the business team, mitigating risks and safeguarding our client's interests. Key Responsibilities: Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of SEBI regulations, particularly those pertaining to the securities market. Monitor and analyze changes in SEBI regulations, ensuring operations and processes are aligned with the latest regulatory developments. Represent our client in interactions with the SEBI regulator, managing relationships and addressing inquiries or concerns effectively. Provide legal counsel and guidance to the business team on complex matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect interests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units and compliance, to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of legal requirements. Review and provide legal input on methodologies, policies, and procedures. Manage and oversee legal aspects of assignments, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Contribute to the development and implementation of legal training programs for team members. Skills and Qualifications: 8-12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the banking, or financial services. Strong understanding of SEBI regulations, securities laws, and related legal frameworks. Experience in managing regulatory relationships, particularly with SEBI, is highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous and high-pressure situations. Proficient in legal research, drafting, and document review. A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor and guide legal team members. Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university. Behavioral Competencies: Mature and composed demeanor, with the ability to handle uncertainty, ambiguity, and high-pressure conflict scenarios. Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to navigate change and evolving regulatory landscapes. Proactive and solution-oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Ethical and principled, with a strong commitment to integrity and compliance. If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on aditisidana@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat.

As a Center Head for our client, a premier interior design studio in Mumbai, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a flagship experience center for one of India's fastest-growing interior design brands. Operating at the intersection of design, lifestyle, and technology, our client is dedicated to redefining how Indian consumers experience home interiors. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end P&L ownership of the Mumbai center, playing a crucial part in driving revenue growth, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring operational excellence. This leadership position is ideal for individuals who excel in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments and are enthusiastic about scaling consumer-centric businesses. Your key responsibilities will include driving the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of the Mumbai Experience Centre, leading business planning, implementing high-impact sales strategies aligned with growth objectives, overseeing all verticals within the center, championing customer experience, recruiting and mentoring cross-functional teams, collaborating with senior leadership on business planning and expansion initiatives, as well as monitoring financial performance and operational efficiency to drive sustained profitability. We are seeking candidates with over 15 years of experience in D2C Sales, Business Development, preferably in consumer lifestyle, design, interiors, or related sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing P&L, scaling teams, and achieving growth and customer experience metrics. Strong business acumen, execution orientation, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management capabilities, and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role. If you are someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity. Please click apply or reach out to aloysiusparmar@aquissearch.com for a confidential discussion. #Hiring #LeadershipRole #InteriorDesign #ExperienceCentre #MumbaiJobs #D2C #SalesLeadership #P&L #AquisSearch,

Quant Director – Mumbai | Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund Redefine the future of alpha research from India A globally recognized multi-asset hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Director to head its alpha research efforts from the firm’s growing Mumbai office. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-ownership leadership role at a top-tier global buy-side firm, known for its robust infrastructure, cutting-edge research culture, and strong performance across asset classes. As Quant Director, you’ll lead the design and deployment of alpha-generating strategies, oversee a team of exceptional researchers and engineers, and collaborate closely with senior leaders across global offices in the US, UK, and APAC. Your impact will be felt across the entire investment lifecycle—from signal ideation to execution refinement. What You’ll Own End-to-end responsibility for alpha signal research, portfolio construction, and risk modelling Mentor and grow a high-performing quant research team based in India Drive collaboration across trading, data, and technology to build scalable systematic strategies Influence and shape the global research direction, with autonomy to innovate and explore new markets and methods Leverage world-class data and compute infrastructure to deliver scalable, production-ready strategies What We’re Looking For 8–12 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading, with a track record of successful signal deployment; specifically with in a buy side set up. Deep understanding of equities, futures, and other liquid asset classes Experience managing or mentoring quant teams; strong project and people leadership Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical alpha generation Strong coding skills (Python, C++, or similar) and a robust data-driven approach to strategy development Exposure to global markets and cross-region collaboration is highly desirable Prior experience on the buy side (hedge funds, prop trading firms, systematic investment firms) is strongly preferred If you’re ready to take your quant career to the next level and be part of a firm that genuinely invests in talent and technology, we’d like to speak with you.

A UK based Hedge fund in looking for a Data Engineer for their Data team to architect and build the tools used to create new data-sources and monitor key production systems. This role offers hands-on exposure to the core datasets, and will partner closely with other technology teams, quants, and traders, building systems that guarantee the integrity of our data and avoid trading losses. Responsibilities: Data Quality Tools Your key deliverable is to develop and maintain a platform which ensures the quality of our data-pipelines, and alerts stakeholders to critical production issues. Library Maintenance Maintain and improve shared libraries which are used by developers across the data-function and facilitate the rapid onboarding of new datasets. Cross-team Integrations Design, build, and document our integrations with other team’s processes, which alert them to relevant issues with our data-pipelines. Observability & Monitoring Build out the observability stack (logs, metrics, tracing) to monitor our data assurance system, as well as other tools for the management of our data-pipeline lifecycle. Platform Support Support users in best practice usage of our tooling, migrate code to the latest standards as well as investigate, debug and resolve issues with our platform. Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or data-adjacent engineering roles Strong software engineering fundamentals and proficiency in Python Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks (e.g. Argo, Celery, Airflow) Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and internal service integrations Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) Familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) Exposure to the front-end, particularly with regards to custom monitoring dashboards, is a plus Knowledge of data-quality frameworks (Soda/Great Expectations) is a plus Knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines, and metadata management is a plus

As a Quantitative Director at a globally recognized multi-asset hedge fund in Mumbai, you will have the opportunity to lead the alpha research efforts and redefine the future of alpha research from India. This role offers a chance to take on a high-ownership leadership position at a top-tier global buy-side firm known for its robust infrastructure, cutting-edge research culture, and strong performance across asset classes. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the design and deployment of alpha-generating strategies, overseeing a team of exceptional researchers and engineers. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across global offices in the US, UK, and APAC, impacting the entire investment lifecycle from signal ideation to execution refinement. Key Responsibilities: - End-to-end ownership of alpha signal research, portfolio construction, and risk modeling - Mentoring and developing a high-performing quant research team based in India - Driving collaboration across trading, data, and technology to build scalable systematic strategies - Influencing and shaping the global research direction, with autonomy to innovate and explore new markets and methods - Leveraging world-class data and compute infrastructure to deliver scalable, production-ready strategies Qualifications: - 8-12 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading, demonstrating successful signal deployment within a buy-side setup - Deep understanding of equities, futures, and other liquid asset classes - Experience in managing or mentoring quant teams with strong project and people leadership skills - Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical alpha generation - Strong coding skills in Python, C++, or similar languages, and a robust data-driven approach to strategy development - Exposure to global markets and cross-region collaboration is highly desirable - Prior experience in buy-side institutions like hedge funds, prop trading firms, or systematic investment firms is preferred If you are ready to advance your quant career and join a firm that values talent and technology investment, we are eager to speak with you.,

As the Quantitative Director at a globally recognized multi-asset hedge fund in Mumbai, you will have the unique opportunity to redefine the future of alpha research. You will be responsible for leading the design and deployment of alpha-generating strategies, overseeing a talented team of researchers and engineers, and collaborating closely with senior leaders in global offices across the US, UK, and APAC. Your impact will span the entire investment lifecycle, from signal ideation to execution refinement. In this high-ownership leadership role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for alpha signal research, portfolio construction, and risk modeling. Your key tasks will include mentoring and growing a high-performing quant research team based in India, driving collaboration across trading, data, and technology for building scalable systematic strategies, and shaping the global research direction with the freedom to innovate and explore new markets and methods. Leveraging world-class data and compute infrastructure, you will be expected to deliver scalable, production-ready strategies. To excel in this role, you should possess 8-12 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading within a buy-side setup, demonstrating a successful track record of signal deployment. A deep understanding of equities, futures, and other liquid asset classes is essential, along with experience in managing or mentoring quant teams and strong project and people leadership skills. Your ability to blend academic rigor with practical alpha generation, strong coding skills (Python, C++, or similar), and a data-driven approach to strategy development will be crucial. Exposure to global markets and prior experience in buy-side entities like hedge funds, prop trading firms, or systematic investment firms is highly desirable. If you are ready to elevate your quant career to the next level and contribute to a firm that prioritizes talent and technology investments, we are eager to have a conversation with you.,