Head of Technology -KAAML

Key Responsibilities:
1. Technology Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with KAAML’s business strategy.
Identify and prioritise technology investments that enhance operational efficiency, AUM scalability, and client experience.
Articulate and champion the firm’s technology vision, effectively communicating strategy, progress, risks, and value realisation to executive leadership, business stakeholders, investors, and technology teams.
Foster strong stakeholder relationships and drive alignment across business, operations, and technology functions to support strategic objectives and organisational change.
2. Digital Transformation & Innovation
·Own and manage end-to-end investment technology platforms, covering deal sourcing, CRM, due diligence, investment governance, portfolio management, fund operations, performance analytics.
Lead digital modernization initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI/ML‑driven analytics, process & workflow automation, and digital product development.
Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to private markets, asset servicing, risk analytics, data pipelines, and investor reporting.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within technology teams.
3. Technology Operations & Infrastructure
Oversee systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, network management, and scalability of platforms supporting investment, risk, and finance functions.
Ensure high availability, cyber‑security resilience, and compliance with regulatory technology standards across all platforms.
Implement robust disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and data‑protection frameworks.
4. Product Engineering & Development Governance
Lead end‑to‑end development lifecycle for internal platforms including portfolio management systems, credit/real estate evaluation platforms, and investor lifecycle digital tools.
Establish modern engineering standards, Agile practices, project governance, QA processes, and DevOps frameworks.
5. Risk, Compliance & Cyber Security
Build and maintain secure, compliant technology environments aligned with RBI, SEBI, and internal governance requirements.
Implement robust identity management, cyber‑security protocols, and enterprise risk controls.
Ensure timely technology audits and compliance reporting.
6. Talent Leadership & Vendor Management
Lead and mentor engineering, IT operations, cyber security, and data teams; build a strong, future‑ready tech talent pipeline.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, fintech partners, and enterprise system providers—ensuring performance, SLAs, and cost efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
15+ years of technology leadership experience, preferably from Private Equity, Asset Management or Wealth Management domain.
Deep expertise in cloud architecture, CRM platform, enterprise infrastructure, cyber security, and large‑scale system design—skills aligned with modern CTO requirements.
Strong understanding of private markets investment processes, data management, and regulatory technology implications.
Proven track record in digital transformation, innovation programs, and leading high‑performance technology teams.
Background in engineering, computer science, or information systems; advanced management degree preferred.
Preferred candidates from Private Equity, AMC or Wealth management background only.

Work arrangement
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