Senior Country Manager, India

About Us

Instalogic Technologies Private Limited is the India subsidiary of Nova Credit, Inc., a US-headquartered financial technology (fintech) company. We’re working to power a fair and inclusive financial system for the world. Our products use reliable data and technology to help represent people fairly to financial institutions, going beyond traditional credit scores to see the full financial picture. We work with Credit Information Companies (CICs) and financial institutions globally.

The Role

We are seeking a Country Manager to lead our compliance and regulatory affairs in India. You will be the senior compliance leader responsible for managing strategic partner and regulatory relationships, overseeing the India compliance function, building partnerships with CICs and financial institutions, and serving as the primary bridge between our India entity and US headquarters.

This is a leadership role with significant autonomy and visibility to executive leadership. You will manage the compliance team in India and set the strategic direction for partner and regulatory engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Partnership Design

Develop and execute regulatory engagement strategy for India operations

Develop and maintain a working technical understanding of Instalogic's data retrieval architecture including consent flows, API-based integration with CICs, and data handling, sufficient to explain the mechanics accurately to regulators, partners, and internal stakeholders without relying on legal or engineering to translate

Serve as a credible technical voice in partner and regulatory discussions where the distinction between Instalogic's data model and alternative characterizations turns on technical specifics, not just legal argument

Monitor regulatory developments affecting CICs, fintech, and data localization in India, and advise leadership on implications

Lead responses to partner and regulatory inquiries and examinations, including strategic positioning and communication

Represent the company at industry forums, regulatory consultations, and policy discussions

CIC & Industry Partnerships

Build and manage relationships with Credit Information Companies (CICs) and other key industry partners

Lead negotiations and discussions with CICs regarding data access, compliance requirements, and partnership opportunities

Identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation with CICs and financial institutions

Team Leadership & Management

Manage and mentor the Compliance Analyst in India

Set priorities, allocate resources, and provide guidance on complex matters

Build a high-performing compliance culture aligned with company values

Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the compliance bridge between US headquarters and India operations at a strategic level

Collaborate with senior leaders across finance, compliance, legal, information security, and partnerships

Provide compliance input on business strategy, new products, and partnership decisions

Translate regulatory requirements into business-friendly guidance for operational teams

India Entity Management

Oversee the operations of the India office

Ensure appropriate governance structures and documentation are maintained

Review and approve compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks for India operations

Oversee regulatory filings, licenses, and reporting obligations

Requirements

Experience & Education

12+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or related field in financial services

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, LLB, or equivalent) preferred

Proven track record of managing regulatory relationships partners and financial regulators at a senior level

Experience in a leadership or management role

Direct experience at a CIC and/or fintech company preferred

Track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory environments and building stakeholder relationships

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with ability to communicate complex compliance matters to diverse audiences

Strong executive presence and ability to represent the company

Strategic thinking with ability to translate regulatory requirements into business opportunities

Demonstrated ability to learn and accurately articulate the technical architecture of a data or fintech product, including how it moves, stores, and shares data

Comfort engaging directly with technical/InfoSec stakeholders to understand a product well enough to defend it in high-stakes external conversations

Strong leadership and people management capabilities

Excellent judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations

Ability to work independently in an asynchronous, cross-timezone environment

Proficiency with Mac OS, Google Workspace, Slack, project management tools, and Zoom

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and seniority, plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PF, gratuity, and modern equipment (company-owned MacBook provided).

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