Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Regulatory compliance framework- help define regulatory compliance roadmap, develop and implement compliance framework for the company, preparing compliance checklists, drive compliance projects, stakeholder coordination (internal and external) for compliance activities, drafting and review of policies, related research
• Licensing related activities & support- licensing applications & support with regulatory communications, related research/ product reviews, set up & monitor related compliance frameworks, manage audits, obtaining certifications, etc.
• Provide compliance support to stakeholders at various levels of the organisation to resolve compliance queries, strategise on new products and ensure compliance
• Provide regulatory support to InfoSec team- security audits, cybersecurity compliances, etc. Provide support for various internal and external audits.
• Regulatory & policy developments: Closely monitor payments and fintech regulatory landscape for developments, provide insights on these and their impact on company strategy to internal stakeholders, support with drafting and communications with external stakeholders
• Work involves the following regulatory frameworks: RBI and NPCI regulations, PA, PPI, PSO regulations, Outsourcing, PMLA, KYC MD, Digital Lending, IT Act and Meity, BaaS & banking Regulations, Cross-border payment regulations (OPGSP, LRS, RDA, FEMA, etc.), Aadhaar Act, etc.

• Law graduate with 6-10 years of post-qualification work experience in law firms/payments/ fintech/ MNC/in-House experience
• Strong experience with managing end-to-end regulatory compliance related projects and advisory. Experience and familiarity with product reviews.
• Familiarity with and exposure to laws relating to payments, fintech and banking, including RBI and NPCI regulations, retail and cross-border payments, PSO regulations, BaaS and banking regulations, IT Act and Meity, PMLA and KYC regulations, familiarity with payments infrastructure, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in simple language to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide creative solutions to complex legal issues
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Experience in Payments/ FinTech / Technology organizations is strongly preferred
• Experience in startup ecosystem or a product/Technology driven organization