Fund Manager - Category III AIF

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1800000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 18 - 25 LPA)

Min Experience: 2+ years

Location: Ahmedabad

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly analytical and market-oriented Fund Manager to oversee and expand a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) specializing in long-short equity strategies. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in portfolio management, derivatives, hedging strategies, risk management, and ensuring regulatory compliance in accordance with SEBI AIF guidelines.

Essential Qualifications

• NISM Series XIX-E or C Certification (Mandatory and Non-Negotiable)

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee long-short equity portfolios and formulate investment strategies.
• Execute trades and track portfolio performance continuously.
• Deploy derivatives-based hedging and risk management techniques.
• Compile investor reports, NAV disclosures, and provide fund updates.
• Maintain adherence to SEBI Category III AIF regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA or MBA in Finance.

Core Skills

• Equity Research and Portfolio Management
• Derivatives and Hedging Techniques
• Risk Management
• Capital Markets Expertise
• Investor Reporting and Regulatory Compliance

Reasons to Join

• Chance to manage capital within a regulated investment framework.
• Experience sophisticated long-short and hedge fund strategies.
• Role with significant ownership and direct influence on fund outcomes.
• Work collaboratively alongside seasoned investment professionals.
• Strong opportunities for career advancement in the alternative investments sector.

Required Skills

NISM Series XIX-E or C Certification (Mandatory)