Amit Jain is CEO – Real Assets, at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited and brings with him nearly 2 decades of experience in the Indian Credit markets. Prior to joining Kotak Alternate, Amit was instrumental in setting up the Infrastructure Credit vertical at Kotak Mahindra Bank and contributed meaningfully to the healthy growth of this portfolio as part of Wholesale Bank. During his stint with Kotak Mahindra Bank, he played a vital role in setting up credit evaluation and monitoring frameworks for large infra projects across Renewable Energy, Roads, Transmission, Ports, Thermal Power, Smart Meters etc. In addition to this, he also managed Credit for the Structured Finance and Metals & Mining portfolio of the Bank prior to joining KAAML. Over nearly 2 decades with Wholesale Banking – Credit, Amit has managed Credit portfolios across multiple industries and multiple segments such as Conglomerates, MNCs, BFIG, Large Corporate and Mid Markets. Thus, he brings with him rich Credit experience across business cycles, diverse industry connects and deep understanding of Indian markets.

Amit had been part of Kotak Young Leaders Council and worked on multiple strategic level projects across the firm. He has also won the coveted “The Economic Times Young Leader” award. Amit is a CFA, FRM and MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai.