Fund Manager

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Category III AIF Fund Manager to join their growing investment team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the investment strategy of a SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund, with a core focus on Futures & Options (F&O), unlisted equities, IPO investing, and growth capital opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of direct experience managing a Category III AIF, coupled with deep market insight into both public and private markets. The client is particularly interested in individuals with exposure to unlisted shares, pre-IPO investments, IPO and growth capital funding, and those who bring a strong network across family offices, wealth managers, and institutional investors.

Key Responsibilities

? Manage and optimize the performance of a SEBI-registered Category III AIF across both public and private markets.

? Implement hedge fund strategies, including long-short, derivatives trading (F&O), and

event-driven opportunities.

? Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in unlisted companies, pre-IPO shares, and IPO with high growth potential.

? Conduct thorough due diligence and build thesis-driven portfolios aligned with client goals and market trends.

? Collaborate with leadership on fund strategy, asset allocation, and risk mitigation.

? Regularly monitor and report on fund performance to internal and external stakeholders.

? Ensure full compliance with SEBI regulations and internal risk controls. ? Develop and maintain relationships with family offices, HNIs, VCs, and institutional investors.

Key Requirements

? Minimum 2 years of experience managing a Category III AIF.

? Valid NISM certification for Category III Fund Management.

? Demonstrated experience in:

? F&O strategies and hedge fund techniques

? Investing in unlisted shares and IPO markets

? Growth capital investments

? In-depth knowledge of Indian capital markets and SEBI regulations.

? Strong analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills.

? Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

? Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields (MBA, CFA, etc.)

? Proven track record in alternative and venture investing.

? Familiarity with portfolio management software, algo trading tools, and analytics platforms.

? Strong personal network across family offices, PE/VC funds, wealth managers, and institutional allocators will be highly preferred.