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About:
The National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust/Trust) has been established by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA/Authority) as per the provisions of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, for taking care of the assets and funds under the National Pension System (NPS) and other schemes as authorised by PFRDA in the interests of the subscribers. NPS Trust is headquartered at New Delhi. NPS Trust may open its offices in other parts of the country as per the requirement in future.
In view of the evolving investment landscape and the growing significance of alternative assets in institutional portfolios, a centralised Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) framework is being established in NPS Trust to strengthen the sourcing, due diligence, monitoring and governance of AIF investments in line with prescribed regulatory limits.
As a part of this initiative, NPS Trust is operationalizing this framework and is setting up a dedicated AIF Cell, which shall act as the nodal unit for undertaking standardised due diligence, post-investment monitoring, compliance tracking and reporting for AIF investments under NPS. The AIF Cell shall function within a robust governance structure involving internal and external Committees, while investment discretion and fund allocation decisions shall continue to vest with individual Pension Funds. The AIF Cell shall be headed by an Executive Vice President.
Role:
Senior Consultant: Legal – AIF
Qualification:
- The candidate shall hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) degree;
- The candidate should possess a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in handling legal and regulatory matters in the field of Investment Banking / Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) / Private Equity / Private Debt / BFSI / Insurance / Pension Fund sector.
Responsibilities:
i. Legal due diligence of AIFs and related investment activities.
ii. Vetting and review of SOPs, MoUs, side letters and Contribution Agreements.
iii. Ensure regulatory compliance under PFRDA, SEBI (AIF) Regulations and other applicable laws.
iv. Handling legal queries, disputes and compliance reporting.
v. Any other activities as may be assigned from time to time
vi. Support monitoring and reporting activities of the AIF Cell.
vii. Any other activities as may be assigned from time to time
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to apply by sending, via email to aif.career@npstrust.org.in, the duly filled-in application form (as provided in the notification), along with self-attested copies of all the documents listed in this notification, before the last date of application. No other mode of submission shall be accepted. Kindly mention “Recruitment of Specialists (<>) on Contract Basis for AIF Cell” in the subject of the email.
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