About the role
A. About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced compliance professional to take on the role of Principal Officer for our Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
This is a management-level position with significant responsibility. The Principal Officer will report directly to the Board and will play a pivotal role in building and shaping our compliance culture.
B. Core Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance
● Act as the primary contact point for FIU-IND, law enforcement agencies, and other regulators.
● File statutory reports accurately and on time.
● Ensure full compliance with PMLA requirements and broader anti-money laundering (AML) obligations.
● Ensure all product features meet regulatory compliance according to RBI, NPCI and others as applicable.
AML Program Oversight
● Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen the AML framework for digital asset operations.
● Oversee ongoing transaction monitoring, onboarding journeys, and risk-based controls.
● Maintain strong KYC processes and end-to-end transaction surveillance.
Risk Management & Assessment
● Serve as a permanent member of committees assessing AML risks across products, channels, customer segments and geographies.
● Track emerging AML risks, typologies, and vulnerabilities in India and the global VDA ecosystem.
● Evaluate risk implications of new business initiatives and provide clearance prior to launch.
