Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with KAAMLs business strategy.
Identify and prioritize technology investments that enhance operational efficiency, AUM scalability, and client experience.
Communicate the firms technology vision effectively across leadership and key stakeholders.

2. Digital Transformation & Innovation

Lead digital modernization initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI/MLdriven analytics, workflow automation, and digital product development.
Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to private markets, asset servicing, risk analytics, data pipelines, and investor reporting.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within technology teams.

3. Technology Operations & Infrastructure

Oversee systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, network management, and scalability of platforms supporting investment, risk, and finance functions.
Ensure high availability, cybersecurity resilience, and compliance with regulatory technology standards across all platforms.
Implement robust disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and dataprotection frameworks.

4. Product Engineering & Development Governance

Lead endtoend development lifecycle for internal platforms including portfolio management systems, credit/real estate evaluation platforms, and investor lifecycle digital tools.
Establish modern engineering standards, Agile practices, project governance, QA processes, and DevOps frameworks.

5. Risk, Compliance & Cyber Security

Build and maintain secure, compliant technology environments aligned with RBI, SEBI, and internal governance requirements.
Implement robust identity management, cybersecurity protocols, and enterprise risk controls.
Ensure timely technology audits and compliance reporting.

6. Talent Leadership & Vendor Management

Lead and mentor engineering, IT operations, cyber security, and data teams; build a strong, futureready tech talent pipeline.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, fintech partners, and enterprise system providersensuring performance, SLAs, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

1525+ years of technology leadership experience, preferably from Private Equity, Asset Management or Wealth Management domain.
Deep expertise in cloud architecture, enterprise infrastructure, cyber security, and largescale system designskills aligned with modern CTO requirements.
Strong understanding of private markets investment processes, data management, and regulatory technology implications.
Proven track record in digital transformation, innovation programs, and leading highperformance technology teams.
Background in engineering, computer science, or information systems; advanced management degree preferred.
Preferrred candidates from Private Equity, AMC or Wealth management background only.

Chief Technology Officer