Compliance Officer

a) Regulatory Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with: IFSCA Act, regulations, circulars and guidelines Applicable FEMA, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI (where relevant) International regulations (FATF, AML, KYC norms) Act as the principal compliance liaison with IFSCA and other regulators Keep management informed of regulatory developments and changes b) Compliance Framework & Policies Develop, implement, and maintain: Compliance policies and procedures Code of conduct and ethics framework Compliance manuals specific to IFSC operations Establish a risk-based compliance program Periodically review and update policies c) AML / KYC / Financial Crime Compliance Act as Designated Compliance Officer / MLRO (if required). Oversee: KYC/CDD/EDD processes Transaction monitoring systems Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STRs) Ensure compliance with: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) FATF standards and IFSCA AML guidelines d) Monitoring, Surveillance & Testing Design and execute compliance monitoring programs Conduct: Compliance testing and thematic reviews Internal audits support Track compliance breaches and ensure timely remediation e) Regulatory Reporting Ensure accurate and timely filing of: Regulatory returns Periodic compliance certificates AML/STR filings Maintain proper documentation for regulatory inspections f) Board & Committee Support Provide periodic compliance reports to: Board / Audit Committee / Risk Committee Highlight Compliance gaps, Regulatory risks, Action plans g) Training & Awareness Conduct compliance training programs for employees Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization Ensure awareness of regulatory obligations among business teams h) Advisory Role Advise business units on Regulatory implications of new products/services, Cross-border transactions and structuring Provide pre-clearance and compliance approvals where required i) Incident Management & Whistleblower Mechanism Handle Compliance breaches, Regulatory incidents Oversee whistleblower framework, Ensure proper investigation and reporting j) Inspection & Audit Handling Act as the single point of contact for: IFSCA inspections, Internal and external audits Ensure closure of audit observations within timelines. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary / Law Graduate / MBA (Finance) Relevant certifications (preferred): CAMS / AML certifications Compliance or risk certifications Knowledge: · Strong domain knowledge of regulatory / compliance framework applicable for Gift City business, product filing / launches, operations of securities markets, alternative financial products, AIF structures etc. Minimum 12-15 years’ experience in compliance, risk or regulatory roles or with CA / law firms in their Gift City / AIF advisory division.