About Qode Qode Advisors LLP is a SEBI-registered Portfolio Management Services (PMS) firm serving HNIs and family offices, expanding into IFSC to build a compliant and scalable global fund management platform. Role Summary The Principal Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Fund Management Entity, including regulatory compliance, governance, and investor servicing. The individual will act as the Key Executive responsible for leading the end-to-end setup and operationalization of the IFSC Fund Management Entity while ensuring compliance with all IFSCA regulations and global fund management best practices. What You'll Do • Lead the end-to-end setup of the IFSC Fund Management Entity, including licensing, regulatory approvals, and operational readiness. • Drive investment strategy, portfolio construction, investment decisions, and overall fund performance. • Build and establish fund operations, governance, risk management frameworks, and reporting processes. • Act as the primary liaison with IFSCA, custodians, fund administrators, auditors, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders. • Build, mentor, and lead the investment, compliance, operations, and support teams to establish a high-performing fund management platform. Key Responsibilities Fund Management • Lead investment strategy and portfolio management across investment products. • Oversee investment research, asset allocation, and security selection. • Monitor portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns. • Review investment policies and ensure adherence to investment mandates. Regulatory & Governance • Ensure compliance with the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations and applicable circulars. • Liaise with IFSCA, auditors, custodians, fund administrators, and other service providers. • Present reports to the Board and Investment Committee. • Maintain robust governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks. Operations • Lead fund launch activities from licensing through operational readiness. • Coordinate with legal, compliance, operations, finance, and technology teams. • Drive operational excellence, automation, and scalable processes. Mandatory Eligibility Education One of the following: • Professional Qualification (CA/CS/CMA) • Postgraduate Degree • Postgraduate Diploma (minimum one year) In: • Finance • Commerce • Economics • Business Management • Accountancy • Law • Banking • Capital Markets • Insurance • Actuarial Science OR • CFA • FRM (GARP) • Any other qualification recognized by IFSCA Experience • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fund management, portfolio management, asset management, investment advisory, capital markets, or related financial services. • Experience managing institutional or HNI portfolios is preferred. • Prior experience in establishing or scaling regulated investment platforms, AMCs, PMS, AIFs, or IFSC/GIFT City entities will be an added advantage. Mandatory Regulatory Requirements • Must satisfy the Fit & Proper criteria prescribed by IFSCA. • Must be based in or willing to relocate to GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar. • Must complete the mandatory NISM-IFSCA-01 AML/CFT Certification within the prescribed timeline after appointment. Preferred Certifications • CFA Charterholder • FRM (GARP) • NISM Series XXI-B – Portfolio Managers • NISM Series XIX-C – Alternative Investment Fund Managers • CAIA (preferred for alternative investments) Compensation: Competitive and open to discussion, aligned with experience and role criticality