Compliance & Governance Lead - India

Role: Compliance & Governance Lead - India

Team: Legal

Location: In-office, Mumbai/Bangalore/Delhi

Salary: INR 15,00,000to INR 20,00,000 depending on experience, plus generous ESOPs

Hours: 9AM - 6PM ISTFull-Time 40 hours per week

Please note

All communication regarding your application should go through the official application channels or our company careers page. Contacting Vestd employees via email, personal social media, or other informal routes is not appropriate. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or abuse directed at our team. Candidates who do not respect these boundaries may be disqualified from the recruitment process and, in serious cases, barred from applying in future.

About Vestd

Vestd is a leading sharetech platform for equity management - shares schemes, fund raising, company secretarial and much more.

Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and founders seeking investment.

Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd's big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team.

Vestd is also a B Corp-certified company, which means we're committed to balancing profit with purpose. We care about our people, our customers, and the wider world – and we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards.

If you'd like to learn more about Vestd, check out this short video from our founder, Ifty.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd

At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We're committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts.

Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job's requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion.

We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That's why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences.

If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process.

Requirements
The role

We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about our mission but also comfortable and confident using cutting-edge technologies and AI tools, to streamline processes, drive innovation, and contribute to the growth of Vestd.

The Compliance & Governance Lead (C & G Lead) will be the designated compliance and governance lead, responsible for ensuring that the RTA adheres to SEBI's regulatory framework, investor servicing obligations, and operational standards.

The role will be treated as one of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), and therefore the qualifications and experience prescribed for KMPs shall equally apply to the C & G Lead.

The primary responsibilities of this role

We cannot provide an exhaustive list of duties; additional duties will arise, but the following will be core elements of this role:

• Act as the designated officer-in-charge for SEBI and regulatory interface.
• Ensure end-to-end compliance with SEBI (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993.
• Supervise functions such as investor application handling, allotment processing, share transfers/redemptions, corporate action servicing, and data reconciliation.
• Implement compliance systems for KYC, AML, data protection, and business continuity.
• Lead internal control, risk management, and audit readiness processes.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely integration into RTA operations.
• Coordinate with issuers, depositories, exchanges, and regulators for seamless operations.
• Report material issues on compliance or governance to the Board/designated authority.

Essential elements for this role

These are the skills and qualifications we consider essential for this role:

• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant areas, such as with a registered RTA (with both NSDL & CDSL), Depository Participant and compliance related to share transfers (current experience)
• NISM Certification (Series II A)
• Fit and Proper Criteria: Must meet SEBI's standards of integrity, competence, and financial soundness (no criminal, economic, or regulatory disqualifications) as per Regulation 7 and Schedule II of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008.
• Technical Competence: Practical knowledge of computer hardware and software relevant to RTA operations is mandatory
• An ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing

Nice to have

These will help you stand out from the pack:

• Educational Background: Company Secretary and/or Law degree.
• Understanding of shares, articles of association, shareholders' agreements, and strong legal drafting skills.
• Ability to empathize with customers and prospects while ensuring compliance obligations
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives on helping others.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must thrive on continuous learning and adaptability.
• Familiarity with how early-stage and scale-up companies grow and evolve, whether through investment rounds or organically. Prior exposure to employee/shareholder schemes would be an advantage.
• Startup/scaleup experience

Culture fit

What makes Vestd folk collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow?

• Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm
• Adaptable - open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed
• Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Embraces technology to improve processes and drive efficiency

Benefits
What you can expect

Our culture is our backbone (BreatheHR named us one of the 'Top 3 Companies in the UK for Company Culture'), and we take team happiness seriously.

Vestd strives to be as principled as possible. We're all about Goal 8 of the United Nations 'Sustainable Development Goals. This goal is about 'Decent work and economic growth,' and we consider it both with our external activities and internal workings.

We'll do everything we can to help you grow in your role. In return, you'll want to learn all about our industry and do all you can to help us continue leading it.

Vestd is 100% remote, so in return for your commitment, diligence, and productivity, you'll have a lot of autonomy during your working day. Some roles demand office hours (to fit our customers' schedules), but we are committed to offering flexibility where possible.

Happy employees make for happy customers, as demonstrated in our five-star reviews. Vestd's excellence has also been recognised by The Europas, The Fintech Awards London, The Hustle Awards, TechRound, and BusinessCloud's Fintech50. See more about our awards here.

This could be the perfect opportunity if you're an autonomous, self-driven individual passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and value being part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Why work at Vestd?

Vestd is a great place to work. Don't just take our word for it - take a look at the award-winning suite of benefits that you can look forward to as one of our folk:

• Attendance is required twice yearly at our in-person get-togethers

• A flexible environment to help you achieve the best work/life balance

• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), of course (After the qualifying period)
• Monthly recognition scheme, where we celebrate our folk
• A personal training and development budget to keep your career and professional growth on track
• Private medical insurance (after the qualifying period)
• Team retreats are held twice a year. They can include an overnight stay and focus on fun and team cohesion
• Great team ethos, connect through regular team and company socials
• 25 days annual leave plus one extra day per year of service (up to five days)

We're looking for somebody with initiative who can focus on the business and their personal growth path. This is a great time to join our team, and it would be a superb role for the right person.

*At Vestd we provide our folk with the hardware and software required to support them in their role. As a remote business, we expect anyone applying for a job to have a suitable, quiet working space. You must have an appropriate desk/table and chair, with a reliable internet connection.

Our application process

We are accepting rolling applications for this role with no fixed end date - if you are interested in joining the Vestd folk, please apply when you can. We will respond to every applicant, but we may only screen some candidates depending on the number of applications received. We ask unsuccessful candidates who have been interviewed to wait six months before reapplying.

Our recruitment pipeline has a few stages, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn about Vestd as we take the time to find someone who is the best fit for the role. We aim to complete the selection process as efficiently as possible, and we are committed to making our candidate experience as inclusive as we can, so please get in touch with us if you require any information or support during the application process or need to ask for any adjustments.

A typical selection process might be:

• Apply online
• 20-minute screening call
• 45-minute interview with the hiring manager and team member
• Task-based assignment
• 45-minute team cultural interview
• 30-minute interview with the CEO

We are excited to receive your application.

When a role is filled, we will contact all other applicants to let them know.

This job is remote within India. You must be primarily India-based and eligible to work in the country.

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