Compliance Officer - Gift City

Job Description – Compliance Officer

Abans Investment Managers Limited (AIML) | GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Department: Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Experience: Minimum 2 years in Compliance

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Regulatory Authority: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

Role Overview

AIML is proposing to establish a branch at GIFT City and explore registration with IFSCA under the Distributor category. We are looking for a Compliance Officer to support the registration process, ensure regulatory compliance and establish the compliance framework for the proposed operations.

Key Responsibilities

• •Support the IFSCA registration and licensing process for the proposed Distributor business.
• •Ensure compliance with applicable IFSCA regulations, guidelines and reporting requirements.
• •Develop and implement compliance policies, internal controls and regulatory procedures.
• •Oversee AML/KYC compliance, client due diligence and regulatory documentation.
• •Manage regulatory filings, periodic reporting and coordination with IFSCA.
• •Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.
• •Coordinate with internal stakeholders, auditors and regulatory authorities.

Candidate Requirements

• •Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within GIFT City or an IFSCA-regulated entity.
• •Understanding of IFSCA regulations, preferably relating to distribution of financial products or capital markets.
• •Exposure to AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring and documentation.
• •Experience supporting regulatory registration or licensing processes will be an advantage.
• •Graduate in Finance, Commerce, Law or a related discipline. CA, CS or relevant professional qualifications preferred.

Preferred Candidate Background

Candidates from IFSCA-regulated entities, fund management companies, financial product distributors, wealth management firms, capital market intermediaries or financial services organizations.