Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Position Summary
We are looking to hire an exceptional Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead our investment strategy, research process, portfolio construction, and team development across our PMS and AIF platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep market insight, proven fund management capability, and leadership maturity to help shape the firm’s long-term performance and culture.
This is a leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibilities, with clear visibility toward equity ownership and long-term alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the firm’s overall investment philosophy, asset allocation framework, and sectoral approach across PMS and AIF mandates
- Deliver performance in line with risk-adjusted return expectations over 35-year cycles
- Align investment process with long-term client objectives and firms value system
- Portfolio Management
- Directly manage flagship PMS/AIF portfolios with AUM of 5000 or above Mandatory
- Oversee asset selection, position sizing, entry/exit timing, and liquidity management
- Monitor macro & micro risks; implement hedging or tactical asset allocation if required
- Research Oversight
- Institutionalize deep fundamental research across sectors, themes, and capital cycles
- Lead and mentor a high-performing investment team including sector analysts and portfolio managers
- Promote original thinking, deep diligence, and thesis-driven investing
- Team Building & People Leadership
- Attract, develop, and retain top investment talent
- Foster a culture of intellectual integrity, curiosity, and performance ownership
- Build succession and scaling capabilities for future growth
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Collaborate with the CEO on strategic initiatives including product pipeline, client conversations, and investor education
- Participate in key client and partner meetings as needed
- Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations and internal risk/governance frameworks
Preferred Profile
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as a Fund Manager
- Track record of managing ₹5,000 Cr or more AUM across equity strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
- Experience within PMS / Mutual Fund / AMC environment.
Qualifications:
- CFA, CA, MBA (Finance), or other relevant qualifications preferred
Integrity, long-term orientation, and alignment with the firms investment philosophy.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in joining our team at Oaklane Capital, please send your resume and a brief explanation of why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the position, to careers@oaklanecapital.com with subject line “Chief Investment Officer”.
If your credentials match our requirements, our team will be eager to talk to you.