AVP/SM Operations - Alternate Investment Fund

Job Title: Senior Manager/AVP – Operations
Location: New Delhi
Reporting To: Head Operations-AIF
Industry: SEBI Registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)
Role Summary
The Senior Manager/AVP – Operations will be responsible for overseeing AIF operations with primary ownership of documentation governance, regulatory filings, transaction documentation control for a SEBI-registered Category II AIF. The role requires strong regulatory understanding, precision in documentation management, and coordination across legal, compliance, investment, and fund administration teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transaction & Deal Documentation (Core Responsibility)
Coordinate documentation for investment transactions including:
Manage investor onboarding, KYC documentation, and AML processes.
Coordinate with external legal counsel for transaction documentation and closing.
Ensure documentation reflects agreed commercial terms (coupon, IRR, redemption premium, covenants, security cover, cash flow waterfall).
Oversee CP (Conditions Precedent) and CS (Conditions Subsequent) tracking and closure.
SHA / SSA / Debenture Subscription Agreements
Coordinate with Trustees including appointment, fees negotiations and scope of responsibilities.
Escrow agreements
Pledge agreements
Ensure proper execution, stamping, and safe custody.
Maintain master documentation repository (physical & digital).
Ensure proper version control and document audit trails.
Maintain transaction closing checklists and records.
Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and governance framework.
2. Stakeholder Management
Coordinate cross-functionally with investment, finance, compliance, and legal teams.
Liaise with debenture trustees and security trustees.
3. Technology & Record Management
Implement document management system (DMS).
Ensure secure digital storage and restricted access controls.
Drive automation in reporting and compliance tracking.
Implement documentation control framework as per SOP.
Ensure proper archival policy as per regulatory norms.
4. Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate/CS / LLB / MBA preferred.
7–10+ years of experience in Category II AIF (Private Equity / Debt Fund / Real Estate Fund).
5. Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong drafting & documentation review skills.
Deep regulatory understanding.
Structured & process-driven approach.
Strong coordination & stakeholder management.
Ability to handle tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Advanced Excel

Work arrangement
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