Compliance Lead

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Role Overview:

Compliance Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance (RBI + NBFC)

• Ensure adherence to

  RBI circulars

  ,

  NBFC prudential norms

  , and licensing terms
• Prepare and file periodic returns (NBS1, NBS9, DNBS-03, etc.) to RBI and other regulators
• Monitor updates in financial regulations and translate them into internal policies

Internal Policy & Process Governance

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks for KYC, AML, fair lending, and grievance redressal
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure internal SOPs align with regulatory standards
• Lead internal compliance training for teams and agents

KYC, Fraud & Risk Controls

• Oversee KYC, eKYC, and Aadhaar-based verification processes
• Implement AML/CFT measures and fraud detection protocols
• Monitor suspicious transactions and prepare SAR (Suspicious Activity Report), if required

Liaison with Regulators & Legal Advisors

• Serve as the point of contact for RBI, FIU, UIDAI, and other compliance authorities
• Coordinate with legal counsel to manage regulatory filings, inspections, and licensing matters
• Maintain documentation for all audit trails and compliance checkpoints

Data Protection & Cross-Border Compliance

• Ensure compliance with India’s data privacy norms (DPDP Act, 2023)
• Prepare for cross-border regulatory standards for remittances and fintech services
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or Compliance Management
• 5–8 years of experience in compliance at an NBFC, bank, or digital lending firm
• In-depth knowledge of RBI NBFC regulations, KYC norms, AML/CFT guidelines
• Familiarity with digital lending practices, Aadhaar rules, and data protection laws
  

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent documentation and audit-readiness skills
• Strong understanding of fintech operations and risk frameworks
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Fluency in English; regional language proficiency is a plus
  

Why Join Us?

• Join a purpose-driven fintech building equitable financial access
• Be at the forefront of regulatory innovation in digital micro-finance
• Lead compliance strategy in a growing, well-funded startup