The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be a core member of the leadership team at WhiteOak Capital, responsible for defining and executing the firm’s enterprise technology strategy in line with its business growth, regulatory obligations, and global operating model.
This is a “playing captain” role, requiring deep hands-on leadership across IT Infrastructure, and Information Security, while providing strategic direction, governance, and external representation. The CTO will partner closely with investment, risk, compliance, and business leadership to build a resilient, secure, and scalable technology platform that supports WhiteOak’s multi-product, multi-geography asset management operations.
Job Title: Chief Technology officer
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Reports To
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Chief Financial Officer
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Department:
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Technology
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Location:
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Mumbai (Prabhadevi/ Andheri)
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Employment Type:
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Full time
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WhiteOak Capital is a global asset management firm with over USD 11 billion in assets under management, investing across India and other emerging markets, primarily in public equities and selectively in late-stage private opportunities. The firm operates with a strong global footprint, with investment research teams based in India, Singapore, and Spain, and additional offices across Asia and Europe.
Founded in 2017 by Prashant Khemka, former CIO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s India and Global Emerging Markets Equity businesses, WhiteOak Capital is built on a performance-first investment culture. The firm’s investment philosophy is anchored on four core pillars: a stock-selection-driven approach, a high-calibre research team, a disciplined analytical process, and a balanced portfolio construction framework.
WhiteOak Capital offers a diversified suite of investment products including Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), and Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs). In India, the firm’s mutual fund AUM stood at approximately INR 32,000 crores as of December 2025. Globally, WhiteOak Capital employs ~400 professionals, reflecting a strong institutional platform with growing scale and complexity.
As the firm continues to expand across products, geographies, and regulatory environments, technology plays a critical role in enabling scalability, security, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
Technology Strategy & Enterprise Governance
- Define and execute the enterprise technology roadmap aligned with WhiteOak’s business strategy, growth trajectory, and regulatory landscape.
- Drive technology modernization initiatives, including secure migration from on-premises to cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into pragmatic, scalable business outcomes.
- Establish robust technology governance, budgeting, and prioritization frameworks.
Infrastructure, Cloud & Technology Operations
- Oversee enterprise-wide infrastructure including data centres, servers (physical and virtual), storage, networking, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure high availability, resilience, scalability, and performance across all technology platforms.
- Lead hybrid and multi-cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including governance, cost optimization, and security.
- Establish strong IT service management practices covering incident, change, capacity, and asset management.
Information Security & Risk Management
- Define and implement the firm’s information security and cyber risk strategy aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Design scalable security and compliance architectures to support organizational growth.
- Oversee data protection, backup, disaster recovery, vulnerability management, and threat detection programs.
- Ensure enterprise-wide adherence to data privacy and security standards.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Ensure full compliance with SEBI guidelines and other applicable Indian and international regulatory frameworks.
- Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams on audits, regulatory reviews, and evolving compliance mandates.
- Act as the senior technology representative with regulators, auditors, and industry forums.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technology teams with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with senior leadership, investment teams, and business heads to embed technology into enterprise strategy.
- Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and system integrators.
- Provide clear, credible technology leadership to internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is required.
- Master’s degree or MBA with a focus on technology management or leadership is preferred.
Professional Experience
- 20+ years of progressive experience in senior technology leadership roles, preferably within asset management, financial services, or other regulated environments.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale technology, infrastructure, and security functions.
- Demonstrated experience in driving technology modernization, platform scalability, and operational resilience.
Technical & Domain Expertise
- Strong expertise across IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience designing and operating secure, compliant technology environments in regulated businesses.
- Familiarity with mutual fund, asset management, and capital markets technology ecosystems is an advantage.
Executive & Stakeholder Effectiveness
- Ability to operate effectively at the Board and senior leadership level, providing clear, credible technology leadership.
- Strong communication and influence skills to engage with regulators, auditors, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technology trends into practical, business-aligned outcomes.
