Verified Job
Accounting - Finance
Head - Portfolio Management Services Operations
Accounting - Finance
#689978
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Management
- Oversee the entire PMS operations cycle - account opening, KYC verification, fund accounting, trade settlement, and client reporting.
- Manage coordination with custodians, brokers, fund accountants, RTA, and banks for seamless operational execution.
- Ensure daily reconciliation of client holdings, cash, and transactions.
- Monitor and verify portfolio valuations, corporate actions, and performance reports.
- Supervise trade uploads, settlement processes, and allocation as per regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
Regulatory & Risk Oversight
- Ensure full compliance with SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020, and related circulars.
- Maintain and periodically review operational controls, SOPs, and checklists.
- Coordinate with auditors and compliance officers for internal and external audits.
- Support in preparation and submission of regulatory reports and client disclosures.
Technology & Process Efficiency
- Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
- Evaluate and implement PMS systems / software for reporting, reconciliation, and client interface.
- Identify process gaps and streamline workflows for scalability and control.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
- Liaise closely with fund managers, compliance and client servicing teams to ensure operational excellence.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for custodians, auditors, and SEBI queries relating to operations.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Education: Postgraduate qualification (MBA Finance / CA / CFA) is mandatory.
- Experience: 8-10 years of total experience in PMS or AIF operations.
- Deep understanding of PMS regulatory framework, fund accounting, settlements, and reconciliations.
- Hands-on exposure to custodian systems and PMS operations software (e.g., Miles, Axys, WealthSpectrum, InvestWell, etc.).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- High integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and process orientation.
Operations Management
- Oversee the entire PMS operations cycle - account opening, KYC verification, fund accounting, trade settlement, and client reporting.
- Manage coordination with custodians, brokers, fund accountants, RTA, and banks for seamless operational execution.
- Ensure daily reconciliation of client holdings, cash, and transactions.
- Monitor and verify portfolio valuations, corporate actions, and performance reports.
- Supervise trade uploads, settlement processes, and allocation as per regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
Regulatory & Risk Oversight
- Ensure full compliance with SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020, and related circulars.
- Maintain and periodically review operational controls, SOPs, and checklists.
- Coordinate with auditors and compliance officers for internal and external audits.
- Support in preparation and submission of regulatory reports and client disclosures.
Technology & Process Efficiency
- Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
- Evaluate and implement PMS systems / software for reporting, reconciliation, and client interface.
- Identify process gaps and streamline workflows for scalability and control.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
- Liaise closely with fund managers, compliance and client servicing teams to ensure operational excellence.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for custodians, auditors, and SEBI queries relating to operations.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Education: Postgraduate qualification (MBA Finance / CA / CFA) is mandatory.
- Experience: 8-10 years of total experience in PMS or AIF operations.
- Deep understanding of PMS regulatory framework, fund accounting, settlements, and reconciliations.
- Hands-on exposure to custodian systems and PMS operations software (e.g., Miles, Axys, WealthSpectrum, InvestWell, etc.).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- High integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and process orientation.
