Compliance Associate

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-based lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data to reach millions of people that are largely excluded from the financial sector.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in India, Nigeria and Kenya, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company built for scale and impact. Our mission-driven team—founded and led by the former CEO of Kiva.org—now spans 400+ employees globally. We’re backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC.

Job Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join our Compliance Team. The role is designed for someone eager to work on compliance projects, compliance testing/risk assessments, advising business and engineering teams on regulatory matters, etc.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring RBI compliances applicable to a middle layer NBFC.
• Updating other departments on new circulars, regulatory amendments, and action items thereof.
• Provide advisory support to business and engineering teams in launching new products, entering new markets, or modifying existing processes.
• Identifying compliance/regulatory risks in the NBFC’s products and operations and advising on implementation.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting various legal documents, and company policies & SOPs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal guidelines.
• Conducting periodic compliance audits/testing and risk assessments.
• Assessing regulatory impact of Company’s partnerships and outsourcing activities.
• Maintaining records of compliance-related documentation and managing compliance monitoring tool.

Qualifications

• Education: Qualified CS, LLB preferred
• Experience- Candidate with 2 + years of experience working in the compliance domain of an NBFC, Bank or FinTech.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements (RBI, Companies Act, PMLA etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
• Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget 
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance 
• Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-Person.

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!