Compliance Officer

About Validus Fintech:

Validus Fintech is a dynamic and innovative Fintech providing comprehensive Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) services. Our core focus is on delivering seamless, technology-driven solutions to mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment funds (AIFs). With a strong commitment to regulatory excellence and operational efficiency, we empower our clients to meet their compliance obligations while driving growth. At Validus, we believe in fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where every team member plays a critical role in our success.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Compliance Officer to ensure that Validus Fintech adheres to all regulatory requirements in its operations as an RTA and as a private limited company. This role also involves providing regulatory guidance to clients to help them stay compliant. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the financial services sector and be driven by a passion for compliance and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance (RTA and Financial Services):
• Ensure Validus Fintech complies with all applicable regulatory requirements from SEBI, AMFI, and other financial regulatory authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory changes and ensure they are implemented within the organization.
• Oversee the accurate and timely submission of regulatory filings and reports.
• Corporate Compliance (Private Limited Company):
• Ensure Validus Fintech complies with all corporate regulations applicable to a private limited company, including but not limited to:
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Employee State Insurance (ESIC)
• Professional Tax (PT)
• Labour laws (as applicable)
• Company Law and Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings
• Liaise with relevant government departments for statutory compliance and timely filings.
• Client Compliance Support:
• Provide compliance support and advice to clients, including mutual funds, AIFs, and other financial institutions.
• Assist clients in understanding and implementing regulatory requirements that impact RTA services, such as KYC/AML norms, transaction processing, and reporting.
• Risk Management:
• Develop and maintain a compliance risk management framework, identifying and mitigating risks that could impact Validus and its clients.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks across the organization.
• Policy Development:
• Draft and implement internal compliance policies and procedures for Validus Fintech.
• Ensure all departments within Validus, including client-facing teams, are educated on compliance policies and regulatory changes.
• Regulatory Reporting:
• Manage the process for SEBI filings, AMFI reporting, and any other regulatory submissions required for Validus Fintech and its clients.
• Handle statutory filings related to PF, ESIC, labour laws, and other corporate compliances.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, clients, auditors, and internal departments to resolve compliance issues and ensure adherence to regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry, particularly in RTAs, mutual funds, or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of SEBI, AMFI, and other financial regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of KYC/AML guidelines and other financial compliance processes.
• Experience in managing corporate statutory compliances such as PF, ESIC, and ROC filings.

Key Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of the Indian regulatory landscape related to mutual funds, ETFs, AIFs, RTAs, and corporate statutory obligations.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to handle complex regulatory issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with regulatory authorities, clients, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred:

• Experience working with fintech companies or RTAs.
• Knowledge of FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) and related regulations would be an added advantage.
• Certification in compliance or regulatory affairs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Qualified CS?

Experience:

• financial regulatory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person