Job Description

Job Title: Compliance Officer - Merchant Onboarding

Job description:

Accounts Executive

Location:

Bangalore

Type:

Full?Time

Experience:

4+ Years

CTC:

Up to ₹6,00,000 LPA

About Paywize

Paywize is building India's first Fintech OS -- powering payouts, collections, connected banking, and bill pay infrastructure for modern businesses. Our platforms are transaction?heavy and mission?critical, demanding high availability, security, and scale.

Role Overview:

As a Compliance Officer at Paywize, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all documents and credentials of newly onboarded merchants meet regulatory, legal, and internal compliance standards. You will be responsible for thorough document scrutiny, risk flagging, and maintaining adherence to company and industry guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and verify all KYC documents submitted by new merchants, ensuring compliance with RBI and AML regulations. Validate business information including PAN, GST, incorporation certificates, and bank account details. Conduct background checks and risk assessments for each new onboarding. Ensure that all onboarding SOPs are strictly followed and documentation is complete and up to date. Coordinate with the Sales and Operations teams to resolve documentation issues or discrepancies. Flag suspicious or non-compliant entities for further investigation or escalation. Maintain accurate and organized compliance records for internal audits and regulatory checks. Stay updated with evolving regulatory guidelines and incorporate them into onboarding workflows. Assist in periodic compliance training and awareness sessions for internal teams.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Law, Finance, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in a compliance or KYC/document verification role, preferably in a fintech or financial services company. Strong understanding of RBI KYC norms, AML regulations, and data privacy laws. Meticulous attention to detail and high organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, compliance software, and document management tools. Good communication and coordination abilities.
Preferred:

Prior experience in a payment gateway or NBFC environment. Knowledge of digital onboarding tools and systems (e.g., DigiLocker, PAN verification APIs).
Why Join Us:

Be a part of a fast-scaling fintech revolution. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and merit-driven environment. Contribute to real-time impact in enhancing financial trust and safety.

How to Apply

Send your resume to

careers@paywize.in

with the subject line:

"Compliance Officer"

.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

Do you have experience handling end-to-end compliance processes? Total how many years of experience you have in compliance, KYC, or document verification? Which regulatory frameworks are you most familiar with? Have you worked in a fintech, NBFC, or payment gateway environment before? Which compliance or onboarding tools/software have you worked with? Are you familiar with API-based document verification systems? Current CTC (? per annum) Expected CTC (? per annum) Earliest joining date (Immediate / Serving Notice - specify date) Current Location (City) Native / Hometown Location Highest Education Qualification (e.g., Graduate, Postgraduate, MBA, Diploma) Year of Completion (e.g., 2018, 2020, etc.)
Work Location: In person