Job-Overview
Job Title: Principal Compliance Officer – GIFT City
Job Location: Onsite
Job Shift: US EST Shift (5:30 pm - 2:30 am, IST)
We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Principal Compliance Officer (PCO) to lead and oversee the compliance framework for our operations within GIFT City. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in IFSCA regulations, financial services
compliance, FEMA/RBI regulations, and operational governance, along with a solid understanding of accounting and finance processes.
We encourage professionals who can combine compliance excellence with operational and accounting knowledge to make a meaningful impact within a fast-growing organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Act as the designated Principal Compliance Officer for the organization’s GIFT City operations.
- Ensure compliance with IFSCA regulations, FEMA guidelines, RBI requirements, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal compliance policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, consultants, auditors, and legal advisors for filings, approvals, and compliance matters.
- Work closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure regulatory alignment of financial operations and reporting activities.
- Review financial transactions and operational workflows from a compliance and risk perspective.
- Support implementation and monitoring of AML, KYC, Anti-Bribery, and Risk Management procedures.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to best practices in governance and compliance.
- Stay updated with changes in IFSCA, RBI, FEMA, SEBI, and related financial regulatory frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications such as CA, CS, LLB, CAMS, CPA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
- 7–12 years of experience in compliance, regulatory operations, finance, or accounting within financial services environments.
- Strong understanding of IFSCA regulations, GIFT City operational requirements, FEMA, RBI, AML/KYC, and corporate governance practices.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and audit processes.
- Experience coordinating with auditors, regulators, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems and compliance documentation tools is an added advantage.
Benefits
• Financial : Provident Fund
• Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentives : Leave encashment
• Health : Health Care & Dependent Care
If you are interested in a position with growth potential, kindly send your current CV/resume to careers@financeinabox.com along with your current & expected salary & notice period.
Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities await!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
