Chief Manager - Compliance & Legal

Overview

Lead the enterprise-wide compliance framework for an RBI-registered NBFC, acting as the senior compliance authority and primary advisor to business teams and senior management.

What you'll do

• Analyze new RBI updates and regulatory shifts to assess their strategic impact on the business/company.
• Proactively advise Senior Management and internal stakeholders on necessary actionable steps.
• Design, implement, and own the enterprise-wide compliance framework.
• Develop necessary checklists and monitoring tools for tracking compliances with stakeholders.
• Review compliance MIS and trackers prepared by the team to identify systemic gaps or emerging risks, taking corrective leadership action when necessary.
• Draft/validate, periodically review, and finally approve all regulatory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure strict regulatory alignment.
• Design appropriate compliance trainings and foster a robust compliance culture across all levels of the organization.
• Act as the definitive escalation point and primary advisor to Business teams on complex compliance matters, balancing regulatory boundaries with business growth objectives.
• Serve as the final compliance gatekeeper for all new product launches of the respective vertical, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and regulatory adherence prior to go-live.
• Define the compliance architecture and risk appetite for partnership products.
• Oversee the final approval of new partner onboarding, ensuring strict adherence to RBI's Digital Lending guidelines.
• Lead high-level negotiations and alignment with internal stakeholders and external partners on compliance matters.
• Finalize compliance notes, decks, and MIS meant for the Board and Senior Management.
• Liaise with SROs and other industry associations with whom the company has tie-ups.
• Oversee the activities of the team and provide appropriate guidance.
• Take decisions and calls regarding the compliance of the assigned business vertical.
• Engage with Senior Management on compliance matters.
• Guide and lead the existing Senior Manager/Manager team members.

What you'll need

• CS, LL.B, or MBA graduate (CS or LL.B highly preferred).
• Minimum 7-8 years of core experience in NBFC regulatory compliance.
• At least 3+ years in a team management capacity.
• Subject matter expertise in RBI NBFC regulations.
• Deep knowledge of Digital Lending guidelines, partnership models, and corporate governance.
• Senior stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory jargon into actionable business strategies.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Mantri Avenue.