Head - Investment Back Office

Investment Operations & Control

• Oversee end-to-end investment back-office operations including trade processing, settlement, reconciliation, and accounting
• Ensure accurate recording of investments across asset classes such as equity, debt, mutual funds, derivatives, AIFs, and alternate investments
• Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations with custodians, banks, and fund accountants
• Monitor and ensure timely settlement of trades and resolution of breaks

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IRDAI investment regulations, exposure norms, and internal investment policies
• Coordinate with Compliance, Risk, and Actuarial teams for regulatory reporting and disclosures
• Support statutory, internal, concurrent, and IRDAI audits; address audit observations promptly
• Ensure adherence to governance, SOPs, maker-checker controls, and risk frameworks

Audit Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external audits
• Manage Concurrent Audits and Reporting for the same
• Conduct process walkthroughs and control testing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (IRDAI, RBI, statutory requirements, and internal policies)

Reporting & MIS

• Oversee preparation of investment MIS, portfolio reports, yield analysis, and regulatory submissions
• Provide accurate and timely data to CIO, senior management, Actuarial, Finance, and Risk teams
• Support valuation, NAV, solvency, and asset-liability management reporting

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for custodians, brokers, RTAs, fund houses, trustees, and external auditors
• Manage service levels, SLAs, and performance reviews of custodians and vendors

Technology & Process Improvement

• Drive automation, system enhancements, and digitization of investment operations
• Work closely with IT teams on investment systems, core insurance platforms, and reconciliation tools
• Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing investment operations team
• Define roles, KRAs, training plans, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement