Head of Taxation

## Head of TaxationAlpha Alternatives is a multi-asset class alternatives asset management platform based out of India and Singapore, with ~20,000 crores of assets under management, and deep focus on alpha generation. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. We are passionate about finding alternative investment opportunities that can deliver superior risk-return characteristics. We operate across various alternative spaces like Equities, Commodities, Absolute Returns, Structured Credit, Fixed Income, Quant, and Infrastructure. Our products span across various investment structures such as NBFC (ND-SI), AIF (Cat II & III), PMS, RIA, and Gift City.Our team consists of 220+ people who are vastly experienced across domestic and global hedge funds and financial institutions and have strong academic credentials at top universities. We are strongly performance driven and look for people who share a similar DNA.We are seeking an experienced, driven and highly achieving candidate to lead the Taxation vertical of the Alpha group as Head of Taxation. The candidate will ideally be a qualified CA with 15-25 years of work experience in the Taxation team of leading organizations/Big 4s/reputed CA firms. The candidate is expected to have prior experience in at least one of the asset classes that we invest in. Meaningful exposure across asset classes will be an added advantage. The ideal candidate will have a rich experience of appearing before the Income tax and GST department for assessment and appellate related proceedings. The candidate shall be an integral part of all the F&A Leadership team and shall report to the Group CFO. **Key responsibilities for the role are as follows: ** • Evaluate and build water-tight tax compliance for all the existing and new initiatives (transactions / financial product / structure / geography) at the group level from a taxation perspective • Review tax accounting and lead the formulation and implementation of the taxation plan of the 20+ entities in the group • Lead monthly/quarterly/annual closures from a taxation perspective. Independently handle statutory and tax auditors for completion of quarterly and annual closings • Independently handle departmental audits, litigation and assessment and appellate proceedings. • Represent the firm in all taxation related proceedings. Handle all queries from Tax departments and collaborate with tax consultants to effectively conclude all proceedings • Acquire and demonstrate competence in relevant technical knowledge by keeping up to date on developments in the industry **Office location will be in Dadar, Mumbai. ** Candidates applying from cities other than Mumbai, shall have a clear conviction about moving to Mumbai before applying. **Job Location: ** MumbaiNaresh is a seasoned finance professional with over 30+ years of experience and the Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Alternatives, India's leading multi-asset class alternatives platform. Known for its innovative risk-return solutions, Alpha Alternatives operates out of India and Singapore, employing over 175 professionals, including 15+ partners, and offering nine distinct investment strategies.Before founding Alpha Alternatives, Naresh was a senior leader at Edelweiss Financial Services, where he spent 13 years building and scaling multiple businesses. As President, he led the Alternative Asset business, contributing significantly to its growth. Over his career, Naresh has advised over 100 corporates on capital market strategies and, in recent years, taken on board-level roles to drive strategic reorganization and growth.A fitness enthusiast with a reputation for unconventional thinking, Naresh excels at crafting win-win solutions. He holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad and a BE in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai.Hrishikesh leads the Domestic Client Relationships Group and Real Estate Investing at Alpha. He plays a key role in driving sales and shaping business strategy.Hrishi began his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company before advancing to Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, US. He has also served as CEO for prominent organizations, including Karvy Group and Ambit Holdings. His real estate journey began as Chairman of the Sugee Group.A Gold Medalist from IIM Ahmedabad, Hrishi holds a PGDM in Finance and Business Strategy and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Mumbai.Prashant leads the International Client Relationships Group. He also serves as CEO & CIO of Alpha Alternatives, Singapore.He has over 30 years of experience with expertise in financial services and investment management. Prashant began his career at Peregrine Securities in India, later moving to Wall Street with WI Carr Securities and Deutsche Bank. Transitioning to the buy-side, he held senior analyst roles at Artha Capital Management and SAC Capital Management. In 2006, he co-founded Geosphere Capital, managing Asian investments, and later established Ashiana Capital in 2014 focused on Asian long short equities. As Investment Director at Dymon Asia Capital, he managed the long short book across Asia.Prashant holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad, is a CFA charter holder, and earned his master's from Shri Ram College of Commerce. A certified life and executive coach, he shares guidance rooted in his rich and diverse experiences.Prashant leads the Liquid Alternatives Group and oversees the Equities Trading business at Alpha.With 24 years of extensive experience in fund management and trading across Indian and global financial markets, Prashant is known for his disciplined approach to trading and risk management. Over the years, he has consistently delivered superior risk-adjusted returns through various market cycles. A proven leader and business builder, he has successfully established ventures in asset management, automated trading, physical bullion, and structured products. His prior roles include senior positions at UBS, Kotak, Edelweiss, and Quant.Prashant enjoys travel, food and books. He is an avid fan of Sachin, Rohit, Fedex and Messi and is a keen enthusiast of the music of Morrison, Page, Plant, Bono and Cobain, among others. Prashant holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad and a BE in Electronics from VJTI, Mumbai University.Shreyans heads the Enterprise Solutions Group and serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Alpha. He oversees the firm's financials, capital-raising, and operational functions while driving strategic initiatives across multiple alternative asset classes. Since the inception of Alpha, Shreyans has played multiple roles in building the platform from the ground up.Before joining Alpha Alternatives, Shreyans was part of the Young Leadership Program at Aditya Birla Group, managing their All-India Treasury operations. His diverse experience spans finance and strategy, investment banking, due diligence, taxation, and audit across various sectors.Recognized for his exceptional contributions, Shreyans was named Best CFO in the Asset Management category at the Vibrant Bharat Summit by Assocham in 2024. In 2020, he was among the youngest winners of the CFO100 Awards, securing his place among India’s top financial leaders.Shreyans is a Chartered Accountant (AIR 37) and holds a Master’s in Management from ESCP Europe, Paris along with a Bachelor’s in Commerce from Narsee Monjee College, the University of Mumbai. A passionate cricket enthusiast, he brings the same strategic mindset, discipline, and team spirit to both the boardroom and the field.Mudit leads the Commodities business at Alpha, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in the commodities industry.A recognized person in the industry, Mudit has been instrumental in positioning commodities as a viable alternative asset class in India. His entrepreneurial vision led to the creation of India’s largest advisory platform for commodity investments and the launch of the country’s first commodity-focused Category III Alternative Investment #J-18808-Ljbffr