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Chief Compliance Officer - Airtel Money NBFC
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance Framework & Governance
Establish and implement the Compliance Policy, Charter, and Framework in line with RBI Master Directions and NBFC Guidelines.
Develop systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies.
Advise the CEO, Board, and senior management on regulatory obligations, risks, and control mechanisms.
Set up periodic compliance risk assessments and testing mechanisms across business functions.
- Regulatory Liaison & Reporting
Act as the nodal point of contact with RBI and other regulators, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Oversee all regulatory filings, returns, and correspondence with RBI, FIU, and other bodies.
Support management during RBI inspections, audits, and reviews, ensuring all observations are promptly addressed.
Track regulatory developments, circulars, and guidelines — and interpret them for internal dissemination and implementation.
- Policy & Process Oversight
Ensure formulation and Board approval of all mandatory policies (KYC, AML/CFT, Fair Practices Code, IT Governance, Outsourcing, etc.).
Collaborate with business, risk, operations, and technology teams to ensure policies are implemented effectively.
Establish a regulatory compliance calendar and track adherence across departments.
Review new products, partnerships, or technology integrations from a compliance perspective.
Build a compliance culture through periodic training, awareness programs, and communications across all levels.
Guide teams on ethical practices, conflict of interest, and data protection norms.
- Oversight on AML/KYC / Customer Protection
Ensure compliance with Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), KYC Master Directions, and FIU-IND reporting requirements.
Implement effective monitoring and control systems for customer onboarding, suspicious transactions, and reporting.
Oversee adherence to Fair Practices Code and grievance redressal mechanisms.
- Collaboration with Internal Control Functions
Work closely with Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Internal Audit to maintain three lines of defense framework.
Participate in Board-level Committees (Audit, Risk, IT Strategy) as required.
Key Requirements
Experience
Minimum 12+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles within NBFCs, banks, or financial institutions.
Deep knowledge of RBI NBFC Master Directions, KYC/AML, Outsourcing Guidelines, and IT Governance Framework.
Prior experience in setting up compliance frameworks for new entities or digital-first financial institutions preferred.
Skills
Strong understanding of RBI regulatory ecosystem and circulars.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
High ethical standards, integrity, and judgment.
Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical processes.
Proficiency in regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring tools.
Education
Graduate / Postgraduate in Law, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
Professional certifications such as CA, CS, LLB, or CAMS preferred.
Qualifications
Graduate / Postgraduate in Law, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
Professional certifications such as CA, CS, LLB, or CAMS preferred.
Company Description
Airtel was founded to provide global connectivity and unlock endless opportunities. Our organization embodies a unique blend of energy, innovation, creativity, dedication, scale, and ownership, all aimed at being limitless. At Airtel, we strive to go beyond our duties to create impactful solutions for our consumers.
Our team is highly skilled and constantly growing, actively developing infrastructure to introduce cutting-edge technologies like 5G, IoT, IQ, and Airtel Black. We have successfully launched 5G services in over 5,000 cities and towns nationwide, with 10 million unique customers on the 5G network nationally. Airtel Black is another convenient consumer service that provides combined billing for family and friends under a single bill. We also offer enterprise solutions, including national and international long-distance services for carriers. With a subscriber base exceeding 574 million as of 2023, we are committed to delivering effective products that contribute to the realization of a 'Digital India', enabling millions of individuals to connect and thrive for a brighter future.
Our presence spans 7,915 census and 802,577 non-census towns and villages, covering almost 96% of the country's population with 388,726 Rkms of optical fiber and an extensive distribution network of 1.2 million outlets. We've also implemented conservation initiatives that have saved 14,676 MWh of electricity, 4412 tonnes of paper through our e-bill initiatives, and recycled 3330 tonnes of e-waste.
At Airtel, we believe in taking early ownership, delivering quality, and experimenting with various career paths to boost our trajectories and gain valuable insights into the business, making us the best in the industry. We are committed to creating the ultimate experience for our consumers while maintaining an ecological balance in the world.
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