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The Role
Manage fund operations, accounting, compliance and investor relations for a Category II AIF. Coordinate with external administrators, auditors, tax and legal advisors; handle NAVs, capital calls, distributions, tax filings, investor reporting, onboarding, and fundraising support while maintaining regulatory compliance and internal financial dashboards.
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Job Summary
The Manager – Fund
Administration & Investor Relations will be responsible for overseeing all
aspects of fund operations, finance and LP coordination. This includes managing
the relationship with the fund administrator, ensuring timely and accurate
reporting to investors, maintaining regulatory compliance with SEBI and tax
authorities, and supporting internal analytics and decision-making. This role is
an integral part of the organization and is central to ensuring operational
efficiency and maintaining high standards of investor service.
About Cedar – IBSi Capital
Cedar-IBSi
Capital is the region’s leading early-stage FinTech venture capital fund,
primarily focused on B2B FinTech and Financial Services-Infrastructure
companies. The $20-25mn fund has achieved a First Close and has completed
initial investments in Cogniquest and WonderLend Hubs, both disruptive advanced solutions that
address large market opportunities in BFSI and beyond.
The fund is
built on the legacy Cedar Consulting (www.cedar-consulting.com) and IBS Intelligence (www.ibsintelligence.com) platform, which comprises over 60 years
of research and consulting experience for Banks and Technology players
globally.
The fund’s
Managing Partner, Sahil Anand, in his prior role, co-created the region’s only
FinTech Lab, which has demonstrated a strong track-record of accelerating 55+
B2B FinTechs across the region (www.cedaribsifintechlab.com).
The fund is
independently structured, follows a classic LP-GP model, and is backed by
leading institutional and family office investors across the region.
What makes Cedar-IBSi Capital unique is our strong ability to add
transformational value across tangible areas for founders in our portfolio,
leveraging the fund manager’s past experiences in the world of FinTech,
combined with the Cedar platform’s 60+ year-old credibility and expertise in
this space We can make capital work like no other.
Key Responsibilities
A. Fund
Administration and Finance
- Coordinate with external fund administrators for capital calls, NAVs,
investor statements, distributions, and periodic fund accounts.
- Maintain comprehensive fund accounting records and general ledgers.
- Ensure accurate processing and documentation of fund-level expenses and
accruals.
- Ensure timely compliance with all SEBI reporting and filing obligations
for Category II AIFs.
- Prepare and maintain internal fund dashboards including IRR, DPI, TVPI,
and cash flow analysis.
- Lead the audit process in coordination with external auditors; ensure
timely and accurate closure.
- Track GST, TDS, and other fund-level tax obligations and coordinate with
tax advisors for filings.
- Coordinate with external legal advisors for changes in agreements
including Fund documents and Distribution Agreements.
- Proactively track and ensure compliance with any upcoming SEBI, RBI and
other regulatory circulars.
- Coordinate with banks on various operational matters
- Manage the fund P&L, cash flows, vendor payments, and other
financial matters, in coordination with external agencies
B. Investor
Relations
- Manage end-to-end investor communication including preparation of capital
calls, distribution notices, and quarterly performance updates.
- Maintain up-to-date investor records, including KYC, FATCA/CRS
compliance, and bank information.
- Act as the first point of contact for investor queries and ensure timely
responses.
- Coordinate investor onboarding, subscription agreements, and any side
letter terms.
- Support the preparation and logistics of annual investor meetings and
investor engagement events.
- Assist in fundraising
by coordinating due diligence responses and updating marketing material.
Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or
MBA Finance with 7–10 years of relevant experience in fund administration and
finance via venture capital, private equity, or another relevant industry
- Deep understanding of SEBI AIF
regulations, fund accounting, investor reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Excel,
PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder
management abilities
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA Finance with 7-10 years of relevant fund administration/VC/PE experience
- Deep understanding of SEBI AIF regulations, fund accounting, investor reporting, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint and financial analysis tools
- Experience managing NAVs, capital calls, distributions, audits, and coordination with fund administrators and auditors
- Knowledge of fund-level tax obligations (GST, TDS) and coordination with tax advisors
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong stakeholder management skills
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The Company
What We Do
Cedar is a global strategy consulting, research, and analytics firm with a 35-year track record and clients across multiple industry sectors. Since 1985, its teams have assisted clients in strategy, process innovation, strategic human capital, and business technology, with a strong focus on the Financial Services sector. As a full-suite management consulting firm, Cedar assists clients from strategy formulation to execution and implementation.
