Head compliance & legal

Job Title: Head of Compliance (Fin Tech)
Location: Mumbai, India
Keywords: Compliance - Payment Aggregator/Gateway - Fin Tech - NBFC - CS
About the Role
Looking for an experienced and highly driven individual to lead and strengthen the internal compliance framework as the company scales. This role will be critical in ensuring regulatory adherence, corporate governance excellence, and building robust compliance systems aligned with a fast-growing fintech environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with membership of ICSI
LLB or additional legal qualification preferred
5-10 years of experience , with significant exposure to the fintech / financial services sector
Strong understanding of RBI regulations, NBFC frameworks, PA/PG (Payment Aggregator/Payment Gateway) regulations, payment systems, and digital finance ecosystem
Experience working with or advising Payment Aggregators, Payment Gateways, fintech companies, NBFCs.
Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators including RBI, SEBI, MCA, FIU-IND, law enforcement agencies, and other statutory authorities.
Exposure to fundraising, investor due diligence, board governance, data room preparation, and compliance readiness for strategic investments.
Experience in scaling compliance frameworks in a high-growth environment
Key Responsibilities
• Compliance Framework & Strategy
Design, implement, and enhance internal compliance and governance framework
Ensure adherence to RBI, SEBI, Companies Act, FEMA, and related regulations
Anticipate regulatory changes and align internal policies proactively
• Regulatory Affairs and Government Interface
Act as the primary interface with RBI, MCA, SEBI, FIU-IND, law enforcement agencies, and other regulatory authorities.
Lead responses to regulatory queries, inspections, audits, notices, and enforcement proceedings.
Coordinate regulatory submissions, approvals, licensing requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with regulators and external advisors.
• Company Secretarial Functions
Act as the designated Company Secretary under the Companies Act, 2013
Manage board meetings, committee meetings, and shareholder communications
Maintain statutory registers, filings, and records accurately and timely
• Regulatory Liaison & Filings
Serve as the primary point of contact with RBI, SEBI, and MCA
Oversee timely regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting
• Governance & Risk Management
Strengthen corporate governance practices and internal controls
Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Work closely with legal, finance, and business teams for integrated risk management
Key Skills & Attributes
High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Proven ability to manage compliance in a fast-scaling fintech business
Strong stakeholder management and regulatory interfacing skills
Excellent drafting, documentation, and communication skills
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities