Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Role Overview:

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the companys compliance framework to ensure full adherence to RBI, NPCI, and BBPS regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will safeguard the organization against compliance risks while ensuring robust operational integrity and data protection across all fintech and payment operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with

  RBI, NPCI, and BBPS

  regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory changes and implement necessary policy updates.
  

• Audit & Risk Management:

• Manage

  internal and external audits

  , ensuring timely resolution of compliance observations.
• Develop and maintain a

  risk-based compliance monitoring framework

  .

• KYC/AML Oversight:

• Ensure full compliance with

  KYC (Know Your Customer)

  and

  AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

  norms.
• Monitor transactions and flag/report suspicious activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  

• Policy & Governance:

• Formulate and implement

  compliance policies, SOPs, and control mechanisms

  across business operations.
• Ensure data privacy and protection policies are aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
  

• Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise effectively with

  regulatory authorities

  ,

  banking partners

  ,

  auditors

  , and

  legal advisors

  .
• Provide compliance training and awareness programs for employees and senior management.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  LLB / LLM / MBA in

  Compliance, Finance, or Risk Management

  (or equivalent qualification).

• Experience:

  8–12 years of relevant experience in

  Fintech, Banking, or Regulatory environments

  with strong exposure to

  payment systems, BBPS, NPCI, or RBI compliance

  .

• Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial regulatory frameworks and digital payment ecosystems.
  
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to design and implement effective compliance programs.
  

Compensation:

Salary Range:

Preferred candidate profile