Sr Compliance Analyst

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.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategically minded Senior Compliance Analyst to join our

dynamic team in the fast-paced world of crypto trading. This role requires a seasoned

professional with a sharp eye for patterns, a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, and a

hunger to push boundaries in the fight against financial crime. You will play a key role in

managing complex compliance operations, mentoring junior analysts, enhancing system

capabilities, and influencing policy with data-backed insights.

What You Will Do: 

Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and oversee high-risk KYC/AML reviews.

Review and approve alerts escalated from L1 analysts; guide in decision-making for

borderline cases.

Draft and file high-quality Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with clear Grounds

of Suspicion (GoS); lead internal knowledge-sharing on STR standards.

Identify, analyze, and document new suspicious transaction typologies; contribute to

typology playbooks and internal detection logic.

Run SQL queries to extract and analyze transaction data for investigations and pattern

discovery.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to automate alert generation, build

scalable workflows, and refine detection rules.

Prepare in-depth MIS reports and dashboards for leadership, regulators, and auditors.

Design and deliver impactful presentations (PPTs) on compliance metrics, typologies,

and case studies for internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain up-to-date documentation for audit readiness and internal knowledge bases.

Train and mentor junior analysts in KYC reviews, alert handling, and STR writing.

Coordinate regulatory filings and track deadlines; ensure no compliance breach or

lapse in timelines.

Respond to regulatory queries, third-party assessments, and internal audit findings.

Stay abreast of changing regulatory landscapes (FIU-IND, SEBI, RBI, FATF) and

translate implications into internal processes.

Suggest and implement process improvements to elevate operational efficiency and

accuracy.

Innovate new methods for risk scoring, red flag detection, and customer behavior

profiling.

Be adaptable with work timings and capable of working under high-pressure

situations during escalations or audits.

What You Should Have:

Bachelor's degree required; relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA, etc.) are a plus.

4 to 6 years of experience in compliance roles within fintech, crypto, or traditional

financial services.

Proven experience with regulatory guidelines around KYC, AML, and STR filing in

India.

Experience in leading transaction monitoring investigations and driving outcomes.

Proficiency in SQL, MS Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional

formatting), and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Strong acumen in data analysis and investigative thinking — able to see the story

behind numbers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in report and case note

writing.

Adept at creating professional-grade presentations and compliance documentation.

Ability to identify new risk patterns and implement scalable detection methods.

Strong work ethic, with a high degree of ownership, urgency, and flexibility.

Bonus Points For:

Exposure to blockchain analytics or crypto-specific tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs,

etc.)

Experience working with cross-functional product or engineering teams.

Knowledge of global AML frameworks (FATF, OFAC, FinCEN) and how they map to

Indian regulations.

Experience building KPIs for compliance effectiveness and quality assurance metrics.

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.