Associate Director

Know the Company : PeepalCo is a canopy for brands serving India with tailored wealth-tech products, Making Money Equal for All. Founded by Ashish Singhal, Govind Soni, and Vimal Sagar Tiwari, PeepalCo's products include CoinSwitch and Lemonn. The Group is backed by blue-chip investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Ribbit Capital, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures. PeepalCo is the brand name for our Group entity and will house all our wealth-tech brands. The largest of our brands, CoinSwitch, Lemonn will be housed under PeepalCo. For more information, visit: | For media queries, contact: About the role: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Associate Director of Compliance with deep expertise in stock market and equity regulations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing securities, equity trading, and investment products, along with a proven track record of designing and executing effective compliance programs What you will do: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive compliance programs and policies aligned with regulatory requirements in the stock and equity domain. Stay updated on regulatory developments, SEBI guidelines, and global best practices to ensure the organization’s full compliance with applicable laws. Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments to identify gaps, strengthen internal controls, and mitigate potential risks. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, Product, and Business teams to ensure compliance is embedded into all processes and products. Serve as a subject matter expert on equity compliance matters, offering strategic guidance and training to internal stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities (e.g., SEBI, RBI, exchanges), industry associations, and other external stakeholders. Oversee monitoring and investigation of suspicious trading patterns, insider trading risks, and policy breaches, ensuring timely remediation and reporting. Prepare and manage regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures with accuracy and timeliness. Support product launches and partnerships by reviewing business proposals for regulatory and compliance implications. What you should have: 9+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field, preferably within broking, stock exchanges, fintech, or capital markets. Strong knowledge of securities laws, SEBI and RBI regulations, AML/KYC norms, insider trading rules, and data privacy requirements. Proven ability to design, implement, and oversee robust compliance frameworks and internal control mechanisms. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulatory issues and offer practical, business-friendly solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with regulators. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CS, CFA, NISM Compliance Officer Certification, or equivalent are preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Life at PeepalCo We take great pride in what we do and are committed to our mission. And we have a lot of fun while at it Here’s how we do things at PeepalCo: Customer-first: That’s the North Star. Everything we do is to make our users’ investment experience better and simplified. Ownership: We don’t sport lab coats, but we experiment—a lot. And we take ownership. We even have a catchphrase for this: Think big, fail fast, and build better. Data-driven: The source of truth. Simple as that. Fun: PS5, anyone? Or do you prefer Foosball? Or perhaps Carrom? And yes, our HR team has a whole list of activities: Disco nights, offsites, gift boxes, and more Speaking of lists, the perks and benefits are so extensive, this space isn’t enough. Here are a few: Parenthood: Up to 8 months of Maternity leave and 1 month of Paternity leave Gender Reassignment Surgery: Be the best version of you We’ll support you and reimburse your medical bill. Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.