Role & responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the development of financial models, forecasts, and budgets for the firms global operations. Provide actionable insights into financial performance to senior leadership, ensuring effective financial decision-making. Regulatory Stakeholder Management: Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant financial and reporting regulations. Prepare materials for regulatory reporting and audits, ensuring adherence to legal and industry standards. Corporate Development: identifying and executing strategic growth opportunities for a company, primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), by leading the evaluation of potential targets, conducting due diligence, negotiating deal terms, and managing the integration process, while collaborating closely with senior leadership to align with the company's overall strategic objectives Investor Relations: Support the investor relations function by preparing investor presentations, quarterly updates, and other key communications. Liaise with investors to address queries and provide transparency on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Asset Management Business: Collaborate with investment teams to provide financial analysis and reporting related to portfolio performance, asset valuation, and fund operations. Contribute to investment strategies and decision-making from a financial perspective. Financial Modelling: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, perform valuations, and assess risk. Ensure models are robust, accurate, and aligned with industry best practices. Strategic Insight: Partner with senior management to deliver key financial insights and recommendations that drive growth and profitability. Participate in strategic planning sessions and provide financial expertise to support business initiatives. Preferred candidate profile Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or masters in business administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance. Experience: 7-8 years of experience in finance or investment banking, with significant exposure to financial planning & analysis (FP&A), corporate development and investor relations. Experience in a global investment firm or asset management business is highly preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong financial modelling skills, with a deep understanding of financial statements, investment analysis, and valuation techniques. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proven track record in managing investor relations and preparing investor reports, presentations, and updates. Strong analytical mindset with a strategic approach to problem-solving and decision making. Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the investment and asset management space. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel modeling skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities. High level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information.
About Lighthouse Canton Lighthouse Canton is a global investment institution providing Wealth and Asset Management to Institutional Investors and Private clients. Our Wealth management business serves Ultra-high net worth individuals, families and family offices across their investment, estate, tax and philanthropic needs. The Asset management business has strong internal product capabilities investing through multiple strategies in real estate private equity, venture capital, venture debt, direct lending, public equities, and global macros. Lighthouse Canton has offices in Singapore, Dubai and various locations across India, with an upcoming office in London. We believe in hiring smart and curious people with the highest integrity. We offer talented professionals an opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment, surrounded by driven colleagues and the opportunity to make an impact from the first day in the organization. Job Overview The AIF Operations Executive will be responsible for end-to-end fund operations including investor onboarding, reporting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors. This role requires a strong grasp of AIF structures, SEBI regulations, and fund accounting, with hands-on experience managing MIS, capital calls, NAV, IRR calculations, and investor communications. The candidate will be expected to work independently and ensure timely and accurate delivery of all operational and compliance tasks. Role & responsibilities Investor Lifecycle Management Managing applications and KYC of new fund investors Maintaining MIS of investors in the fund and co-investors in transactions Maintaining MIS of payouts and managing payouts Managing investor queries on a regular basis Preparing and sending newsletters to investors in collaboration with the investment team Job title Associate Reports to VP Operations. Fund Operations & Reporting Preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and yearly investor reports for funds Reviewing Capital Calls and Investor Statement of Accounts Monitoring investor payouts and distributions, management fees, and vendor expenses charged to the fund Preparing Fund NAV and Investor NAV Preparing IRR and carry calculations for the investor and fund Preparing periodic updates for investors including fund updates, NAV, drawdown notices, and statement of holdings Daily cashflow management of the fund, including investment of surplus funds. Compliance & Vendor Coordination Ensuring all regulatory reporting and compliances are met in a timely manner, with support from legal and compliance teams Ensuring control over funds collected from investors and consistent communication Liaising with vendors for updated portfolio statements, income calculation, fund accounting, tax related queries, etc. Qualifications CA / B.Com (Hons) with experience in accounting, audit, and taxation 3-5 years of relevant work experience in AIF operations Domain Skills Knowledge of AIF, private equity, and debt fund structures, including SPVs, standalone funds, and master-feeder structures Understanding of investor classes, GP class, carry class, affiliated/non-affiliated classes Familiarity with capital markets technologies such as portfolio management and reconciliation systems Knowledge of SEBI compliance requirements related to AIF fund operations Soft Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder interactions • Strong process and systems orientation.