The posting
Senior Manager / AVP – Fund Finance & Fund Operations
Company Overview
A leading Indian investment platform focused on early-stage businesses.
Job Summary
The firm is seeking a hands-on senior finance professional to join its Mumbai team in a Fund Finance / Fund Controller-track role. The successful candidate will oversee the financial and operational management of approximately 5–6 fund vehicles, working closely with external administrators, auditors, tax advisors, LPs and internal stakeholders. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate fund accounting, compliance and efficient fund operations, with a pathway toward a broader Fund Controller position within 2–3 years.
Responsibilities
- Own finance and operational oversight for approximately 5–6 fund/investment vehicles end-to-end, supported by the finance team and external administrators.
- Review outsourced fund accounting activities, financial reports, controls and deliverables; identify issues, challenge outputs and drive resolution.
- Coordinate quarterly regulatory, investor and fund reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage fund audit cycles, including coordination with auditors, preparation and review of schedules, and resolution of audit queries.
- Oversee fund tax matters in collaboration with external tax advisors, ensuring timely completion of required actions.
- Manage capital activity across funds, including capital calls/drawdowns, distributions and exit-related processes.
- Support LP/investor servicing across various investor categories, including institutional, DFI, sovereign and other investors.
- Collaborate with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, legal/compliance teams and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth fund operations.
- Monitor fund-level processes, controls, documentation and compliance across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.
- Identify and implement process improvements in fund finance systems, controls and operating infrastructure.
- Lead and develop team members while remaining actively involved in resolving complex fund-level issues.
- Partner with the Finance Head on broader fund finance and operational initiatives as the platform scales.
Qualifications
- 7–8+ years of relevant experience in fund finance, fund accounting, fund operations or a closely related environment.
- Strong background in VC, PE, AIF or fund administration environments.
- Demonstrated ownership across multiple funds/vehicles, rather than a narrow focus on a single process.
- Hands-on experience with fund administrator oversight, issue resolution and stakeholder coordination.
- Practical knowledge of capital calls/drawdowns, distributions and exit processes.
- Experience with LP/investor reporting, audit, tax and regulatory compliance.
- Educational qualifications: CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent professional qualification preferred, especially for candidates from fund administration backgrounds.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and team leadership skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.
- Familiarity with fund management software and systems.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Prior exposure to scaling fund operations in a growing investment platform.
- Knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to fund operations in India and abroad.
Experience
- 7–8+ years of relevant experience in fund finance, fund operations or related fields.
- Proven track record of managing multiple fund vehicles and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience working in venture capital, private equity or alternative investment funds is highly preferred.
Environment
- Location: Mumbai, India.
- Work setting: In-office role, with potential for hybrid arrangements.
- Work conditions: Fast-paced, collaborative environment requiring strong coordination with external and internal teams.
- Travel: Not specified; may involve occasional interactions with global stakeholders.
Salary
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience and suitability for the role.
Growth Opportunities
- Clear pathway to Fund Controller responsibilities within 2–3 years.
- Opportunity to lead broader fund finance and operational initiatives as the platform scales.
- Potential for career advancement within a growing investment platform.
