Compliance Manager

The  Compliance Officer  will be responsible for ensuring full
regulatory and statutory compliance for the fund management business under IFSCA
(GIFT City) and SEBI regulations. The role involves overseeing all aspects of AIF
Category II compliance, governance, audit coordination, filings, and liaison
with regulators.

The ideal
candidate will have hands -on experience managing compliance frameworks for AIFs,
Fund Management Entities (FMEs), Portfolio Managers, or Investment Advisers,
and a deep understanding of applicable financial, legal, and operational
standards.

Key
Responsibilities

Regulatory
Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all
  relevant laws and guidelines under IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, SEBI
  (AIF) Regulations, and Companies Act.
  
• Monitor regulatory changes,
  circulars, and guidelines from IFSCA, SEBI, and MCA, and implement
  necessary policy updates.
  
• Prepare, review, and file
  periodic reports, disclosures, and returns to IFSCA, SEBI, RBI, and other
  statutory authorities.
  
• Develop and maintain a
  compliance calendar, ensuring timely submission of all filings and
  reports.
  
• Draft, review, and maintain fund
  documentation, compliance manuals, internal policies, and SOPs.
  

AIF /
Fund Management Oversight

• Oversee day -to -day compliance
  for Category II AIF activities, including fund setup, investor onboarding,
  drawdowns, and capital calls.
  
• Ensure due diligence and KYC/AML
  checks are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
  
• Liaise with custodians, fund
  administrators, trustees, and auditors for ongoing fund operations and
  reporting.
  
• Support the Principal Officer
  and senior management in ensuring fund -level governance and documentation
  integrity.
  

Audit
& Risk Management

• Coordinate statutory, internal,
  and compliance audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
  
• Identify, assess, and mitigate
  potential compliance risks across fund operations.
  
• Maintain internal controls and
  ensure adherence to compliance and anti -money laundering (AML/CFT)
  frameworks.
  

Regulatory
Liaison & Reporting

• Interface with IFSCA, SEBI, and
  other regulatory authorities for compliance filings, renewals,
  clarifications, and inspections.
  
• Prepare board presentations,
  compliance status reports, and periodic MIS for senior management.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Education:
  
• CS/CA/LLB.
  
• Experience:
  
• 6–12 years in Compliance /
  Legal / Regulatory Affairs within an AIF, AMC, PMS, or Financial
  Institution.
  
• Direct experience with IFSCA /
  SEBI / RBI regulations is essential.
  
• Knowledge:
  
• Deep understanding of AIF
  Regulations, Fund Management Entity (FME) framework, and GIFT City
  operational guidelines.
  
• Familiarity with FEMA, KYC/AML,
  FATCA, and cross -border compliance norms.
  
• Skills:
  
• Strong legal interpretation and
  drafting ability.
  
• Excellent communication,
  stakeholder management, and reporting skills.