Hedge Fund Manager

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Category III AIF Fund Manager

at least 2 years of direct experience managing a Category III AIF

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

  startups

  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 private markets

• Startup or venture 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

  .