SIDDHARTHA JANA
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior investment operations leader with 19+ years of experience in fund accounting, private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Proven track record of managing client portfolios exceeding $50B AUM, delivering accurate NAVs, capital events, and financial & investor reporting. Recognized for driving operational efficiency, mitigating risk, and building high‑performing teams. Adept at data analytics, investment valuation and regulatory compliance, to support strategic growth and client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President - Practice Lead
CES Limited
08.2025 - Current
- Lead fund accounting & operations for private credit and senior credit strategies with $40B+ AUM.
- Oversee NAV preparation, investor allocations, capital events, and fund / financial reporting across multiple fund structures.
- Strengthen client relationships with senior PE leadership, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Mentor teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Tracked and analyzed key performance indicators, delivering comprehensive performance reports to senior management that supported strategic decision-making.
AVP - Service Delivery Lead
Wipro
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Directed fund accounting & data analytics private equity, senior debt and private credit strategies, managing over $50 billion AUM for a UK-based private equity client.
- Ensured precision in financial / regulatory reporting, carried interest calculations, capital calls and distributions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and optimizing service delivery efficiency
- Spearheaded data analytics and client reporting aligned with SLAs.
- Managed recruitment, training, KPIs, and P&L oversight for India operations.
Vice President
Citco Fund Services
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Directed a diverse portfolio of private equity, private credit, and hedge fund clients, strengthening client relationships
through strategic leadership and cross-functional team management. - Reviewed and authorized final Net Asset Values (NAVs) and financial statements, ensuring 100% compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw capital call processes and administered complex fee structures, including precise waterfall calculations
- Coordinated new client onboarding and fund launches, streamlining operations to reduce transition time and enhance overall client satisfaction.
Vice President
Imperial Capital Corporation Ltd.
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Partnered with CEO to expand asset management division and drive new business.
- Acted as principal liaison for stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
- Conducted thorough operational due diligence on potential investments, improving investment decision accuracy
- Analyzed financial statements and performed business valuations, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance in operational data quality.
Vice President
Best Alternative Advisory Services (now part of Apex Group)
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Expanded fund accounting, operations, data analytics, and operational due diligence risk management for hedge funds and alternative investments, increasing process efficiency by 20% and enhancing service quality.
- Delivered high-impact management reports that improved strategic decision-making, contributing to a 15% increase in organizational performance metrics.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through risk mitigation and issue resolution.
- Coordinated new client onboarding, streamlined transitions and streamlined business processes.
Lead Specialist (Associate)
Goldman Sachs
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Directed fund control & analysis ensuring timely and accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting for multiple GSAM hedge funds, improving reporting efficiency by 15%.
- Managed liquidity and cash flow processes for the central funding desk, optimizing operational workflows and reducing processing time by 20%.
- Collaborated with fund administrators to identify and resolve operational discrepancies, enhancing accuracy and streamlining fund operations.
Associate Vice President
Amba Research
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Delivered comprehensive data analytics for UCITS-compliant hedge funds and investible hedge fund indices, boosting quantitative fund insights by 25%
- Collaborated closely with quantitative analytics teams to optimize fund performance reporting, enabling data-driven investment decisions.
Fund Administrator
HSBC
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Facilitated fund operations and accounting activities, improving operational efficiency and accuracy by 15%.
- Supported multidisciplinary teams in Edinburgh, boosting fund services capabilities.
Account Executive
Sanshu Industries
06.2002 - 12.2004
- Generated and analyzed comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decision-making and improve financial transparency
- Executed bank reconciliation with high accuracy, ensuring consistency and reliability in financial records
Education
Strategic Management For CXOs -
IIM Kozhikode
2026
Masters in Finance -
ICFAI University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India2007
Bachelors in Commerce - Business Administration
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India2002
Skills
- Fund Accounting & Operations: NAV Preparation, Investor Allocations, Waterfall Calculations, Investment Operations
- Financial Reporting: Regulatory Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis
- Risk & Compliance: Operational Risk Management, Operational Due Diligence Risk
- Analytics & Reporting: Data Analytics, Investment Valuation, Performance Reporting
- Leadership: Team Development, Client Stakeholder Engagement, Service Delivery Excellence
Accomplishments
- Directed fund accounting operations for portfolios exceeding $50B AUM across PE and hedge funds.
- Reduced operational risk incidents from more than 10% to less than 2% across $25B AUA portfolios.
- Delivered 100%+ client revenue growth within 12 months; awarded for leadership excellence.
- Boosted team productivity by 20% through training and process optimization.
- Achieved ~90% employee retention over 9 of 12 years through effective engagement strategies.
Certification
- Certified Hedge Fund Professional (CHP)
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Bengali
Work Availability
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Software
InvestOne
Investran
MS Office
Geneva
Webfolio
Timeline
Vice President - Practice Lead
CES Limited
08.2025 - Current
AVP - Service Delivery Lead
Wipro
08.2023 - 07.2025
Vice President
Citco Fund Services
06.2020 - 04.2023
Vice President
Imperial Capital Corporation Ltd.
02.2018 - 11.2019
Vice President
Best Alternative Advisory Services (now part of Apex Group)
08.2013 - 04.2017
Lead Specialist (Associate)
Goldman Sachs
08.2010 - 03.2013
Associate Vice President
Amba Research
08.2009 - 08.2010
Fund Administrator
HSBC
03.2007 - 01.2009
Account Executive
Sanshu Industries
06.2002 - 12.2004
Strategic Management For CXOs -
IIM Kozhikode
Masters in Finance -
ICFAI University
Bachelors in Commerce - Business Administration
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University