SIF Fund manager

SIF Fund Manager – Long Short SIF FundLocation: MumbaiReporting To: Chief Investment OfficerAbout Asset Management FirmThe Asset Management is a professionally managed investment platform focused on delivering differentiated alpha-driven strategies across asset classes. The firm is expanding into SEBI-regulated Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) and seeks to build a high-conviction Long–Short strategy platform.Role OverviewThe Fund Manager – Long Short SIF Fund will be responsible for conceptualizing, launching, and managing a SEBI-regulated Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) with a Long–Short strategy mandate. The role demands strong expertise in equities, derivatives, portfolio construction, risk management, and tactical asset allocation.The incumbent will work closely with the CIO to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns while adhering to SEBI regulations and internal compliance frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestment Strategy & Portfolio ManagementDesign and execute a Long–Short investment strategy under the SIF regulatory framework.Identify alpha opportunities across sectors using bottom-up and top-down research.Actively manage gross and net exposures through equities and derivatives.Generate returns through stock selection, pair trades, sector rotation, and tactical positioning.Monitor market developments, macroeconomic trends, liquidity conditions, and sectoral shifts.Risk Management & ComplianceMaintain strict adherence to SEBI SIF guidelines and internal risk limits.Manage portfolio beta, drawdown control, leverage exposure, and liquidity risks.Work with compliance and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment.Implement stop-loss frameworks and dynamic hedging strategies.Research & AnalyticsConduct deep fundamental and quantitative research.Use derivatives (futures & options) for hedging and alpha generation.Track performance attribution, factor exposures, and risk-adjusted metrics (Sharpe, Sortino, etc.).Stakeholder EngagementPresent performance updates and strategy outlook to CIO and Investment Committee.Support the distribution team in investor presentations and product positioning.Engage with HNI/UHNI investors during strategy discussions when required.

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