The Senior Associate

will be working with multiple NBFCs, Fintechs / Lending Service Providers
(LSPs) and other financial services clients. As Senior Associate, you will be
individually responsible primarily for RBI compliances and regulatory advisory,
and be part of the team to manage overall client-level compliances, secretarial
and legal aspects, including strategies, regulatory inspections, audits,
business partnerships, etc. This is a dynamic, client-facing role and the
individual must be willing to drive processes with complete ownership, manage
multiple client assignments and adhere to all internal and statutory timelines.

Key responsibilities shall include (but

not be limited to below aspects):

Compliance Framework & Risk

Management

Ensure strict observance of all statutory and

regulatory requirements applicable to the clients, including NBFCs and Fintech
/ LSP entities, including standards of market conduct, managing conflict of
interest, treating customers fairly and ensuring the suitability of customer
services.

Ensure that an appropriate Compliance policy is

put in place and implemented rigorously for clients / across client organizations,

as applicable.

Carry out an annual Compliance risk assessment in

order to identify and assess major Compliance risks faced by clients and

prepare a plan to manage the risks.

Regulatory Monitoring &

Implementation

Continuously track and evaluate regulatory

updates relevant to the clients and their respective businesses.

Assess the impact of regulatory changes on

clients' policies and business processes.

Disseminate updates to clients / senior

management and ensure timely implementation.

Compliance Advisory & Governance

Ensure strict adherence to RBI and SEBI

guidelines by clients, as applicable.

Provide compliance advisory to client business

teams on loan products and related matters from applicable laws.

Present compliance updates, regulatory

developments and impacts to client teams and train them periodically. Also
suggest changes required in processes or develop new ones to mitigate risk and
comply with guidelines.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare and submit periodic returns to RBI and

other regulators for clients, as applicable.

Act as the single point of contact for clients on

regulatory queries and clarifications.

Coordinate with client group entities / divisions

to share compliance updates and convert them into action-plan-based

implementation.

Ensure proper record keeping throughout to have a

real-time updated client data room.

Testing & Review

Develop and implement the annual compliance

testing plan for clients.

Report significant compliance lapses for

presenting to client Boards, Committees and senior leadership.

Conduct regular compliance reviews and test

internal controls across client departments / functions.

Audit & Inspection Management

Lead client RBI inspections, statutory and

internal audits, and other regulatory reviews, including managing matters

arising from lending partners' audits / inspections.

Ensure client audit readiness, effective

participation and timely closure of audit findings.

Build comprehensive client data rooms for audits

and inspections.

Legal

Handle legal matters including contracts,

compliance, litigation and regulatory affairs for clients.

Develop and maintain client contract management

tools / processes.

Requirements

Technical & Functional Skills

Must-Have

Working knowledge of RBI Regulations and rules

thereunder for NBFC and LSP.

Practical understanding of lending products such

as PL, LAP, BNPL.

Operational knowledge of SEBI regulations,

including SEBI (LODR) and SEBI (ICDR).

Basic understanding of FEMA and RBI regulations,

particularly for NBFC & LSP entities with FDI.

Familiarity with depository systems, RTA

operations and share capital compliances.

Strong drafting, communication and client /

stakeholder coordination skills.

Ability to manage multiple client assignments and

timelines simultaneously.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage for employees.
A collaborative, dynamic and people-focused workplace with regular learning and engagement initiatives.
Hands-on exposure to compliance, advisory and regulatory assignments, including work for listed entities and leading businesses.
Opportunities to work closely with Partners, senior professionals and key decision makers.
Encouragement to take ownership, drive initiatives and contribute beyond defined responsibilities.
Exposure to modern business technologies, including AI-enabled tools and digital workflows.

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