Head of Compliance

About Artha GroupArtha Group is a performance-led investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across five fund platforms including Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund. Our vertically integrated model spans venture capital, renewable energy assets, and global fund-of-fund structures. With 130+ investments and 30+ successful exits, we operate with discipline, foresight, and long-term conviction.In a firm where multiple entities, funds, and jurisdictions converge, compliance is not just a support function it’s an institutional safeguard. We are now seeking a Head of Compliance to lead our governance and regulatory operations with precision, velocity, and zero deviation.Role OverviewAs the Head of Compliance , you will lead Artha Group’s enterprise-wide compliance framework across domestic and global fund structures, private entities, LLPs, and investor-facing mandates. This is a senior leadership role best suited for a Company Secretary with a decade of experience and deep familiarity with SEBI-regulated AIFs and fund governance protocols.Your core responsibility is to protect the firm without slowing its momentum. You will establish robust compliance systems, ensure timely reporting across regulators, elevate risk visibility for leadership, and uphold the integrity of every statutory and investor-facing process. Beyond rule-following, your role is to bring structure, foresight, and credibility to every legal or regulatory interface Artha touches.Function : Regulatory Compliance | Legal Governance | Risk MitigationLevel : Department HeadKey ResponsibilitiesGovernance, Frameworks & Regulatory LeadershipDesign and manage the compliance operating system for Artha’s multi-entity structure - including LLPs, Pvt Ltds, domestic AIFs, and offshore vehiclesServe as the principal custodian of all group-level filings, registers, and board governance documentationDevelop and enforce a central compliance calendar that integrates statutory, regulatory, fund-specific, and investor requirements - ensuring zero lapses across reporting cyclesSEBI, AIF & Fund-Level ComplianceOversee complete adherence to SEBI (AIF) Regulations, CSCRF requirements, and associated circulars across all regulated fundsLead compliance during fund audits, registration reviews, and investor grievance resolutionsEnsure proper execution of drawdowns, unit allotments, investor reporting, and SEBI inspection readiness across fund platformsServe as the regulatory interface for fund formation, trust structuring, IFSCA filings, and PPM reviews - ensuring seamless alignment between intent, documentation, and statutory benchmarksInvestor Compliance & Onboarding ProtocolsBuild and maintain compliant investor journeys - across onboarding, AML/KYC verifications, contribution acknowledgements, demat declarations, and policy undertakingsEnsure investor grievance redressal systems are active, audit-logged, and aligned with SEBI expectationsMaintain comprehensive, digital documentation of investor communications and compliance-related resolutionsEntity & Operational ComplianceManage end-to-end entity-level compliance - spanning ROC/MCA filings, director appointments, statutory registers, capital restructuring, and name changesEnsure alignment across labour regulations, Shops & Establishment Acts, PF/ESI provisions, and employment compliances in collaboration with HR and legalCoordinate with tax advisors and finance teams on cross-border and domestic compliance matters, including capital flow documentation, foreign investment disclosures, and regulatory declarationsRisk Management, Reporting & DocumentationEstablish reporting rhythms for leadership - surfacing upcoming obligations, deviation risks, audit timelines, and resolution updatesEnsure documentation standards across all filings, registers, and submissions are audit-grade, version-controlled, and inspection-readyMaintain governance discipline across digital folders, CLM systems, investor records, and regulatory communicationsLeadership & Internal CollaborationBuild and manage a high-trust compliance team with a reputation for precision, pace, and discretionServe as the go-to partner for legal, finance, investment, and operations teams - ensuring compliance is embedded in strategy, not isolated from itChampion a culture of documentation, deadline integrity, and compliance-first decision making across the organizationWho You AreQualified Company Secretary (CS) with 10+ years of compliance experience, including 4–5 years in SEBI-regulated fund environmentsDemonstrated expertise in managing governance across complex fund and entity structures both domestic and cross-borderKnown for building systems that scale and flag risks before they escalateComfortable representing the firm before auditors, regulators, and statutory bodies with confidence and clarityExceptional attention to detail, yet grounded in commercial understanding and operational contextProficient with digital compliance systems, workflow trackers, and regulatory documentation managementCompensation :Total Annual Compensation : ₹37,50,000Fixed Annual Salary : ₹32,00,000Retention bonus : ₹3,00,000 (Paid annually)ESOPS : ₹2,50,000 (as per vesting policy)