Principal Officer

2 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Qatobit Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Principal Officer (PO) to lead and oversee the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance framework. The Principal Officer will be the designated management-level officer responsible for ensuring compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, applicable rules, and related regulations. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and a proactive approach to managing AML/CFT risks in the VDA (Virtual Digital Assets) sector.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

  • Act as the primary management-level officer responsible for AML/CFT compliance.
  • Ensure strict adherence to PMLA, PML Rules, and other regulatory obligations.
  • Present quarterly updates on AML/CFT compliance to the Board/Sub-committee.

Independence & Exclusivity

  • Serve exclusively in the role of Principal Officer to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Commit full-time to the VDA SP without concurrent roles in other entities.

AML/CFT Program Management

  • Oversee risk assessment of products, services, delivery channels, clients, and transactions.
  • Implement, monitor, and improve AML/CFT programs including client due diligence, transaction monitoring, and reporting.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate ML/TF risks based on global/domestic trends.

Risk & Control

  • Participate as a permanent invitee in senior-level risk committees.
  • Develop and enforce internal compliance policies, controls, and information handling guidelines.
  • Proactively identify compliance vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures.

Liaison & Reporting

  • Act as the key contact for FIU-IND, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Ensure timely responses to information requests from regulators/enforcement bodies.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to compile and submit necessary reports/documents.

Resource & Team Management

  • Ensure sufficient staffing, tools, and resources for effective AML/CFT compliance.
  • Provide regular training and guidance to employees on AML/CFT policies and obligations.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT, compliance, or legal functions.
  • Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws, PML Act, and regulatory frameworks.
  • In-depth understanding of ML/TF risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging typologies.
  • Familiarity with compliance practices in financial services or virtual assets sector.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Key Attributes

  • High integrity and independence in decision-making.
  • Strong leadership presence with ability to influence at senior level.
  • Ability to manage regulator relationships and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Strategic, proactive, and compliance-focused mindset.

Reporting & Authority

  • Reports directly to the Board of Directors/Compliance Committee.
  • Authorized to act independently on all AML/CFT-related matters.

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