Job Description

Know The Company PeepalCo is a canopy for brands serving India with tailored wealth-tech products, Making Money Equal for All. Founded by Ashish Singhal, Govind Soni, and Vimal Sagar Tiwari, PeepalCo's products include CoinSwitch and Lemonn. The Group is backed by blue-chip investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Ribbit Capital, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures. PeepalCo is the brand name for our Group entity and will house all our wealth-tech brands. The largest of our brands, CoinSwitch, Lemonn will be housed under PeepalCo. For more information, visit: https://peepal.co | For media queries, contact: press@peepal.co About The Role As the world of digital assets evolves, so too must our defences. We are looking for a Compliance Manager with sharp investigative instincts and deep expertise in AML/CFT programs and blockchain analysis. The ideal candidate is not just a rule-follower, but a rule-shaper — someone who can guide the business through regulatory expectations, detect fraud in its earliest shadows, and lead a team with clarity and conviction. What You Will Do AML/CFT Program Management manage the entire AML/CFT lifecycle including: Customer Identification Program (CIP) KYC/CDD/EDD reviews Sanctions screening & PEP checks Transaction monitoring & alert review Fraud detection and investigations Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and oversee high-risk KYC/AML reviews. Review and approve alerts escalated from L1 analysts; guide in decision-making for borderline cases. Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulators (e.g., FIU- India) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Maintain up-to-date documentation, risk matrices, and control maps to reflect current threats and regulatory expectations. Blockchain Investigations & Forensics use blockchain explorers, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or equivalent tools to: Trace crypto flows across chains Analyze wallet interactions (hot, cold, hosted, private) Investigate high-risk transfers and identify laundering or fraud patterns Evaluate risk associated with DeFi, NFTs, tumblers/mixers, and Layer-2 ecosystems. Policy & Advisory Functions Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with Indian and international crypto regulatory frameworks. Collaborate With Product, Tech, And Risk Teams To Advise on compliance implications of new product features Recommend data-driven dashboards to reduce false positives and improve alert effectiveness. Track regulatory shifts (e.g., FATF, FIU, GFIN) and advise on proactive alignment. Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Liaison Act as the point of contact with FIU-India and other domestic/international regulators during audits, inspections, or queries. Support external reviews and regulatory submissions with precision and professionalism. Leadership, Mentoring & Training manage and mentor a team of compliance analysts and investigators. Foster a culture of ownership, integrity, and continuous learning. Develop And Deliver Internal Training Modules On AML/CFT fundamentals Blockchain and crypto ecosystems New technologies (e.g., RWA, DePIN, zk-rollups, on-chain KYC) Data Analysis & Operational Excellence Run SQL queries to extract and analyze transaction data for investigations and pattern discovery. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to automate alert generation, build scalable workflows, and refine detection rules. Prepare in-depth MIS reports and dashboards for leadership, regulators, and auditors. What You Should Have Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA, etc.) are a plus. 6+ years of experience in compliance roles within fintech, crypto, or traditional financial services. Experience in regulatory guidelines around AML and KYC rules in India and regulatory reporting. Experience working with third-party data sources and KYC providers. Passionate about fighting financial crime with strong knowledge of financial crime risks. Highly data driven; adept at setting goals, KPIs, forecasting, and planning. Strong attention to detail, analytical and investigative skills. Proficient in SQL, MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), and Google Workspace. Capable of drafting STRs and articulating grounds of suspicion clearly. Experience in handling large datasets and generating actionable insights. Life at PeepalCo We take great pride in what we do and are committed to our mission. And we have a lot of fun while at it! Here’s How We Do Things At PeepalCo Customer-first: That’s the North Star. Everything we do is to make our users’ investment experience better and simplified. Ownership: We don’t sport lab coats, but we experiment—a lot. And we take ownership. We even have a catchphrase for this: Think big, fail fast, and build better. Data-driven: The source of truth. Simple as that. Fun: PS5, anyone? Or do you prefer Foosball? Or perhaps Carrom? And yes, our HR team has a whole list of activities: Disco nights, offsites, gift boxes, and more! Speaking of lists, the perks and benefits are so extensive, this space isn’t enough. Here are a few: Parenthood: Up to 8 months of Maternity leave and 1 month of Paternity leave Gender Reassignment Surgery: Be the best version of you! We’ll support you and reimburse your medical bill. Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. Show more Show less