Role Summary
Own and lead the internal Finance & Ops function for a SEBI-registered Category I AIF (Angel Fund). Act as the key interface between the fund operations partner, internal team, and external finance vendors. Ensure smooth fund operations, robust reporting, and full regulatory compliance under SEBI and NISM XIX-D norms.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Operations Management
- Coordinate daily operations with the Fund Operations Partner (subscriptions, drawdowns, distributions, investor KYC, MIS).
- Track fund flow, capital calls, cash movements; ensure timely reconciliations.
- Oversee fund compliance filings with SEBI and regulators.
Internal Finance & Reporting
Own internal accounts : budgeting, expense management, cash flow.Consolidate reports from fund partner + internal team; prepare board and LP updates.Lead annual audits with appointed auditors.Vendor & Partner Management
Liaise with external finance vendor (accounting firm / CFO services).Ensure all books, tax filings, and compliance tasks are timely and accurate.Evaluate vendor performance; negotiate renewals if needed.Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
Ensure SEBI AIF compliance (Cat I / Angel) — corpus, investments, lock-ins, exit guidelines.Keep key personnel updated on NISM XIX-D requirements and certification.Ensure adherence to FEMA, PMLA, and taxation norms.Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Support founders and investment team on fund structuring, exit modelling, and governance.Act as point of contact for trustees, LPs, and auditors on finance and ops queries.Build strong internal controls for reporting, NAV calculations, and investor updates.What We’re Looking For
Education & Credentials
CA / CFA / MBA Finance preferred.Familiarity with NISM XIX-D (certified or readiness to certify).Experience
5-8 years in fund accounting / ops — preferably with AIF, Angel Funds, PE / VC.Experience working with fund admin / ops partners and outsourced finance teams.Skills
Strong grasp of SEBI AIF regulations, Angel Fund nuances.Proficiency in fund MIS, cash flow, NAV, taxation.Excellent stakeholder management — can coordinate across founders, partners, vendors, and LPs.Mindset
Process-driven, reliable, detail-focused.Comfortable balancing external vendor oversight with internal execution.Good communicator with clean reporting style.