NaBFID CEO, CIO & Compliance Officer Recruitment 2026

NaBFID is hiring 3 senior professionals — a Chief Executive Officer, a Chief Investment Officer, and a Compliance Officer — for its new Fund Management Entity (FME) coming up in GIFT City, Gujarat. If you have a CA, MBA, or PG degree in Finance with 8 to 20+ years of relevant experience, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 24 July 2026. These are 5-year contract positions with market-linked pay.

National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) FME Leadership Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has released Advertisement No. NaBFID/REC/FME/2026-27/01 to hire top leadership for its upcoming Fund Management Entity (FME), a step-down subsidiary being set up in GIFT City to raise domestic and foreign capital for Indian infrastructure projects. NaBFID itself is an All-India Financial Institution created by an Act of Parliament and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with a mandate to develop innovative financing instruments, deepen India's bond and derivatives markets, and promote data-driven risk management across the infrastructure sector. The new FME will raise money from domestic and foreign investors and channel it into Indian infrastructure projects. None of the three posts has a minimum age or fixed pay scale — this is a rare chance for experienced finance professionals to build a brand-new institution from the ground up.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): 1 post
• Chief Investment Officer (CIO): 1 post
• Compliance Officer (CO): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Chief Executive Officer (CEO):

• Qualification: CA / MBA / PG Degree or Diploma in Management with a specialization in Finance (CFA or FRM is an added advantage)
• Experience: More than 20 years in fund management, including infrastructure fund management, portfolio management, or investment advisory, with at least 5 years in the securities market or financial products
• Preferred: International fundraising experience and a proven record managing large investment portfolios, ideally with senior leadership exposure at an Asset Management Company, Alternative Investment Fund, Private Equity Fund, or Bank/DFI

Chief Investment Officer (CIO):

• Qualification: CA / MBA / PG Degree or Diploma in Management with a specialization in Finance (CFA or FRM is an added advantage)
• Experience: More than 20 years in investments, with a strong deal track record in infrastructure or real assets, and prior experience as a Fund Manager, Investment Director, or Senior Investment Team member
• Preferred: International fundraising experience and senior leadership exposure at an AMC, AIF, Private Equity Fund, or Bank/DFI, with specific experience working with Category-II AIFs

Compliance Officer (CO):

• Qualification: CA / CS / MBA / PG Degree or Diploma in Management with a specialization in Finance (a Law degree or compliance/risk certification is preferred)
• Experience: 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, or company secretarial roles
• Preferred: Experience working in a bank, NBFC, or fund manager with exposure to the IFSC environment, hands-on experience independently handling board meetings and corporate filings, and knowledge of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations, IFSCA guidelines, and anti-money laundering laws

Age Limit

• You should be 55 years or below as on the date of advertisement (3 July 2026) — this applies to all three posts.

Salary

• Pay is not fixed — NaBFID will decide your compensation based on qualification, experience, and last drawn salary, matched to market benchmarks, so it will not be a limiting factor for the right candidate.
• You get a 5-year contract, which may be renewed at the bank's discretion.
• If shortlisted, your premium economy air fare for the interview will be reimbursed.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Screening & Shortlisting: Your application is screened based on your eligibility and relevant experience.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. You may also have to go through a psychometric test and/or an assessment centre before the final decision.

Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee an interview call — final selection is entirely at the discretion of the Bank's Selection Committee.

How to Apply

1. Read the detailed job description for your chosen post on the nabfid.org/careers page.
2. Prepare your CV along with a passport-size photograph.
3. Email your CV to recruitment@nabfid.org.
4. Keep the subject line exactly as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF <Job Code>" — use FME/CEO/01, FME/CIO/02, or FME/CO/03 depending on your post.
5. Make sure your email reaches the bank before 24 July 2026, 6:00 PM IST.

Important Notes

• You must satisfy the eligibility norms as on the cut-off date of 3 July 2026 — the particulars in your application must be correct in every respect.
• Your appointment is subject to being declared medically fit, and you will need to submit a proper discharge certificate from your current employer at the time of joining.
• At the interview stage, you must disclose any pending criminal cases — the Bank may independently verify your police records.
• NaBFID reserves the right to amend, cancel, or re-advertise these posts at any time without assigning a reason.
• All intimations, including interview call letters, will be sent only by email — keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 3 July 2026
• Application Start Date: 3 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 July 2026 (6:00 PM IST)

• Lead the Fund Management Entity's overall strategy, fundraising, and investment performance as CEO
• Direct all investment decisions and manage the investment team as CIO
• Design and oversee the compliance framework and corporate governance practices as Compliance Officer
• Drive foreign currency fundraising and manage relationships with domestic and foreign investors
• Ensure the entity meets IFSCA and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Report to the Board on fund performance, risk, and compliance matters
• Build and mentor a strong leadership team for the new entity