Head Operations – Asset Management

Job Description

About Us

Spark Capital Group ( www.sparkcapital.in ) is a two-decade old mid-market financial services franchise offering investment banking, asset management and private wealth management solutions. Spark Capital Group entities are registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Our Asset Management Business Covers:

• Equity Asset Management
  • PMS – AUM ₹ 1080 Crs
  • Strategies: Flexicap, Core & Satellite and Active Alpha
  • Headed by one of the most experienced Fund Managers with ~30 years of experience
• Alternative Asset Management
  • Structured Debt focused on mid-market corporates; Three Cat-II AIFs – SpECS 1, SpECS 2, and SpECS 3; ~1255 Crs raised in commitments
  • Private Equity focused on near IPO space, Cat-II AIFs – Midas Fund I; ~460 Crs raised in commitments

Position: Head Operations – Asset Management

Position Objective

To meet our expanding Asset Management business, we are actively seeking a seasoned professional to assume the role of Head – Operations, PMS/AIF. The core responsibility of this role is to effectively translate company strategies into tangible daily operations, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO in driving the company’s vision through seamless operations and overall business strategy.
• Oversee the entire back office & middle office operations as well as Investor Service function.
• Oversee the business compliance function for the asset management business.
• Lead a young team of 8+ people in the above functional areas.
• Spearhead the resources planning for the above functional considering the ambitious plans for the business.
• Manage the above function as a cost centre and deliver end-to-end results within a competitive cost structure while ensuring top quality in all the above.
• Manage all vendors/counterparties associated with the above functions.
• Responsible for structuring new products from a regulatory/compliance perspective.
• Liaise with auditors and the Finance/Secretarial department of Spark as well as be responsible for the IT systems/continuity of operations.
• Engage with overseas counterparties for supporting business development and proactively manage all operational requirements thereof (including new initiatives such as GIFT city initiatives, new AIFs etc).
• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, internal and external stakeholders.

Location

The position will be based in Chennai, and we are open to engaging with local candidates and any candidate willing to relocate to Chennai.

Reporting Line

The candidate will report to the Group COO of Spark Capital.

Person Specifications

• 20-22 years of experience in a Mutual Fund / AMC industry in executive leadership roles.
• Must have contributed to the growth journey of an organization that has successfully scaled up its operations.
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve, robust value system and strong cultural fit.
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Should have led a team of 8-10 people.
• Candidates who have progressed to leadership positions will enjoy a distinct advantage. This career trajectory fosters the development of a specialized blend of business acumen and managerial skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the practices, policies, and procedures inherent to our industry.