Chief Technology Officer

About Artha GroupArtha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹1,500 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, we operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.We are now building the digital backbone of this ecosystem into a fully integrated, AI-powered technology infrastructure that will unify fund operations, investment workflows, portfolio monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across all Artha entities.We are hiring a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to architect this transformation end-to-end bringing systems thinking, AI fluency, and execution rigour to the core of how Artha operates.Role OverviewThis is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. As CTO, you will serve as the architect and owner of Artha’s entire technology stack. From designing our Unified Investment Platform (UIP) to integrating AI/ML workflows, you will lead Artha’s transition from siloed processes to a secure, intelligent, and scalable digital ecosystem.You will work directly with the Group CEO and cross-functional leaders across Investments, Finance, Legal, and Compliance. Your mandate: ensure that technology becomes a competitive advantage for how Artha deploys capital, supports founders, and scales operational excellence.Location : Lower Parel, Mumbai (Full-Time, Onsite)Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Architecture & Platform LeadershipDesign and implement a Unified Investment Platform (UIP) - modular, secure, and scalable across AIFs, LLPs, and Pvt. Ltd. EntitiesStandardize all workflows (fund ops, capital calls, investor reports, founder updates) into structured, auditable digital processesFuture-proof Artha’s technology infrastructure to support exponential AUM growth, new fund vintages, and cross-border structuresAI, Data Science & AutomationDrive AI/ML integration to power investment research, predictive analytics, and regulatory automationBuild data ingestion pipelines from external sources (Tracxn, PitchBook, VCCEdge) into real-time dashboards for due diligence and performanceDevelop and maintain a centralized Data Lake - the single source of truth across investment, compliance, and portfolio dataCodify intelligence as a service for internal teams, transforming raw data into high-leverage insightsFund Tech, Founder Tools & Investor UXAutomate capital movement, fund accounting, and performance reporting across multiple fund structuresBuild real-time investor dashboards tracking IRR, MOIC, TVPI, and fund healthLaunch founder-facing tools for application workflows, KPI tracking, and document managementEliminate operational drag by linking data sources, communications, and compliance into a seamless flowTechnology Governance, Security & ComplianceImplement a zero-trust security framework to protect investor and internal dataEnsure full alignment with SEBI, GDPR, CCPA, and evolving global compliance protocolsBuild version control, backup, recovery, and disaster readiness across all systems and workflowsCross-Functional Enablement & Tech DiligencePartner with the investment team to conduct technical due diligence on new tech-driven dealsEvaluate startup architecture, scalability, AI-readiness, and data infrastructure as part of the deal pipelineSupport portfolio companies with tech-stack decisions, vendor evaluations, and post-investment integrationProvide digital tooling support to the Portfolio Success team to ensure smoother founder operationsTeam Building & ExecutionRecruit and mentor a high-performance technology team spanning engineering, data, security, and productManage external developers, system integrators, and platform vendors with cost control and delivery rigorDefine OKRs and metrics to track adoption, uptime, precision, and return on tech investmentsOwn quarterly reviews, roadmap planning, and resource allocation with the leadership teamWho You Are10+ years in senior tech leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Tech) in venture capital, private equity, fintech, or SaaSProven ability to architect and scale enterprise-grade financial platformsExpertise in AI/ML workflows, data lake design, API architecture, and fund compliance systemsDeep understanding of AIF structures, LP/GP reporting, capital lifecycle, and performance analyticsStrong cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory technology groundingComfortable managing multi-functional tech teams and interfacing with board-level stakeholdersFast, clean executor with a long-term systems mindset and sharp attention to detailCompensation : ₹1.50 Cr per annumFixed annual salary - ₹1,00,00,000Annual retention bonus - ₹20,00,000ESOPs (as per vesting schedule) - ₹30,00,000