Associate Manager

Company Upstox Location Mumbai Work arrangement 5 days in the office About us At Upstox we re building the future of investing - simple powerful and for everyone We re one of India s fastest-growing fintech platforms backed by the best in the business including Mr Ratan Tata and Tiger Global and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian From first-time investors to seasoned traders millions trust us to power their financial journeys We re not just moving fast - we re moving with purpose If you thrive in a high-energy high-impact environment you re in the right place Position Overview We are looking for an Associate Manager - Legal to join our team You will manage legal matters at the stockbroker level while overseeing group-wide legal activities This role is pivotal in supporting the group s strategic expansion into new domains within the broader financial services sector What You ll Own 1 Contract Management - Manage the entire contract lifecycle in timely manner including drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts to ensure alignment with legal standards organizational objectives and risk mitigation practices Drive the digitization of contracts and SOPs to streamline contract processes across initiation approval execution storage and renewals Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet contractual obligations address disputes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements e g SEBI IRDAI RBI guidelines etc - Monitor and mitigate contract-related risks provide performance reports and conduct training sessions for internal teams to ensure awareness and compliance Continuously recommend process improvements and stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices to enhance contract management operations 2 Legal Advisory - Develop and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework in line with financial regulations - Draft negotiate contracts ensuring alignment with regulatory industry standards 3 Policy Implementation and Development - Establish compliance policies SOPs and procedures addressing regulatory requirements AML KYC requirements data privacy etc - Manage ongoing audits compliance checks and regulatory updates - Regularly update policies to reflect regulatory changes ensuring smooth integration into daily operations 4 Cross-Functional Collaboration and Training - Work with product tech and operations teams to ensure compliance integration across products and services - Develop and deliver compliance training programs to increase team awareness of regulations and policies - Advise internal teams on compliance considerations for new products and initiatives Who You Are Education Experience - Bachelor s degree in law LLB with preferred ICSI membership additional certifications in regulatory compliance AML KYC or data protection are advantageous - 6-10 years in legal role with 3-5 years in regulatory liaison ideally within BFSI or litigation - Background in dispute resolution and interaction with police officials is a plus Skills - Knowledge in BFSI regulations contract negotiation compliance management and regulatory filings - Strong policy and contract drafting abilities audit risk management and early-stage compliance experience - Excellent communication organizational and leadership skills with a proactive entrepreneurial approach - Awareness of emerging AI regulations and their implications on BFSI and compliance Why This Role Rocks You ll build at scale - powering a fintech platform trusted by millions of active users You ll work on cutting-edge team You ll have high ownership and visibility You ll join a team of smart driven professional who thrive on solving big meaningful problems By applying for this position you acknowledge that you have reviewed our which outlines how Upstox collects uses and protects your Personal Information PI I accept Upstox s Prospective Employee Privacy Notice Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or other characteristics