Oaklane Capital Management LLP - Chief Investment Officer

About the Role

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 firms 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

Investment Strategy & Leadership

- Define and lead the firms 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 3,000 Cr+

- 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 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 18+ years of experience in public markets investing, preferably leading PMS/AIF portfolios

- Proven ability to manage and deliver performance on AUM of 3,000 Cr or more

- Deep sectoral and macro understanding; strong investment judgment

- Strong team-building and leadership experience (managing analysts/PMs)

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Integrity, long-term orientation, and alignment with the firms investment philosophy

- CFA, CA, MBA (Finance), or other relevant qualifications preferred