This position will lead the development and delivery of Kroll's Fund Administration and Fund Operations capability within the Fund Solutions practice. Based in Mumbai and/or Delhi, the Director will establish and scale a high-performing team in India, supporting funds domiciled and operating across multiple jurisdictions. The role will work closely with global colleagues and clients across the Cayman Islands, U.S., EMEA and APAC, requiring effective collaboration across different time zones.
Typical assignments will cover end-to-end fund administration and fund accounting, investor onboarding and KYC, investor relations, quarterly investor reporting, fund banking and cash management, and coordination of annual fund audits. The portfolio will include funds in normal operation as well as funds undertaking an orderly, managed wind-down.
Our Fund Solutions professionals support fund managers, institutional investors and other stakeholders with reliable, high-quality fund operations and reporting throughout the fund lifecycle, across a range of structures and jurisdictions.
As a Director, you will build and lead a high-performing integrated fund administration, accounting and operations team, take ownership of service delivery across multiple client engagements, develop robust operating procedures and controls, and partner with global leadership to create consistent, scalable solutions.
The candidate will play a central role in establishing and growing Kroll's fund administration and operations team in India as part of its global Fund Solutions strategy.
Responsibilities:
Technical Focus:
- Lead end-to-end fund administration, fund accounting, and fund operations delivery across a portfolio of funds and client engagements.
- Oversee fund accounting, NAV preparation and review, reconciliations, financial statements, and management fee and carried interest calculations.
- Oversee investor onboarding, investor KYC/AML coordination, maintenance of investor records and ongoing investor servicing and relations.
- Manage quarterly reporting to investors, including capital account statements, fund performance and other investor communications, in coordination with fund managers and relevant stakeholders.
- Lead day-to-day fund operations, including capital calls and distributions, investment transaction processing and settlement coordination, expense management, cash and position reconciliations, service-provider oversight, and the design and maintenance of effective operational controls
- Oversee fund banking and cash management, including bank account administration, payment processes, cash flow monitoring and reconciliations, coordinate fund audits and work with auditors, administrators, and other service providers. Support operational and reporting requirements for funds in managed wind-down, where applicable.
Financial and Operating Performance:
- Proactively flag the risks and challenges within the team and provide solutions to effectively manage them.
- Partner with global teams to establish scalable workflows, templates, service standards, quality controls and clear accountability for delivery.
- Recruit, lead, coach and mentor a team of analysts and consultants, building technical capability and a strong client-service culture.
- Operate effectively across fund domiciles, regulatory environments and time zones, coordinating with colleagues and external service providers in the Cayman Islands, U.S., EMEA and APAC.
- Manage stakeholder expectations on team growth, client delivery, portfolio capacity and timely quarterly reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, controls and overall quality of work output.
- Own resource planning, capacity management and the scalable development of the India fund administration and operations practice.
Key Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and drive relationships with individuals along with leadership.
- Ability to master new tasks quickly whilst showing strong attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments.
- Ability to manage rapidly changing assignments and work well under pressure.
- Strong team player and work in a team environment, across multiple mandates.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess and manage risk, deal with ambiguity and understand the commercial drivers of the outcomes of our work.
- Knowledge of use of AI tools to produce efficient and high-quality outcomes
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance or related business discipline; MBA/ CA/ CFA or equivalent
- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in the funds industry, including at least 5 years specialising in fund administration and demonstrated team leadership.
- Strong practical knowledge of fund administration, fund accounting, investor servicing and fund structures (including master-feeder structures), management fees and carried interest is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions - Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.
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