Manager - Compliance

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Manager to lead and execute our regulatory framework. The primary focus of this role is to ensure robust adherence to standard NBFC and Banking regulations (RBI, FEMA, AML/KYC). While core banking/NBFC compliance is the mandate, any prior exposure to GIFT City / IFSCA regulations will be considered a significant advantage. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between business units and regulatory bodies, driving a strong culture of compliance across the organization. Key Skills NBFC & Banking Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Risk Assessment About the Role We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and execute our regulatory framework. The primary focus of this role is to ensure robust adherence to standard NBFC and Banking regulations (RBI, FEMA, AML/KYC). While core banking/NBFC compliance is the mandate, any prior exposure to GIFT City / IFSCA regulations will be considered a significant advantage. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between business units and regulatory bodies, driving a strong culture of compliance across the organization. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable RBI, statutory, and corporate regulations governing Banks and NBFCs. (Note: Familiarity with GIFT City / IFSCA regulations and guidelines is highly preferred as a good-to-have). Impact Assessment: Track regulatory changes, circulars, and notifications, assessing their impact on current business operations and advising the management accordingly. Process Management: Maintain and periodically update the organization's compliance calendar, internal policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Reporting & Filings: Coordinate and support all regulatory filings, submissions, and reporting requirements, ensuring strict adherence to prescribed timelines. Audit & Review: Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify gaps, vulnerabilities, or areas requiring immediate corrective action. Control Implementation: Support the implementation of robust compliance controls and continuous monitoring mechanisms across all business processes. Documentation: Maintain appropriate and audit-ready compliance documentation, statutory registers, and records. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with internal teams—including Operations, Finance, Risk, Legal, Credit, and Business—on all compliance-related matters. Liaisoning: Assist in managing regulatory correspondence, queries, and relationships with regulatory authorities. Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Company Secretary (CS), or a Master’s degree in Finance/Business. 7 to 12 years of dedicated compliance experience within a Bank, NBFC, or regulated financial institution. Deep understanding of RBI Master Directions, NBFC regulations, KYC/AML frameworks, and corporate governance. Proven exposure to or working knowledge of GIFT City / IFSCA regulatory frameworks. Good understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance processes. Experience in regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring and audit coordination. Strong analytical and documentation skills. Good understanding of Excel/MIS and ability to prepare compliance dashboards. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to independently track multiple compliance requirements and timelines. High attention to detail and strong sense of ownership.