Junior Compliance Executive

Responsibilities: Execute onboarding and KYC checks for customers, partners, and merchants in line with IFSCA expectations. Perform sanctions and watch list screening; help review alerts and prepare draft STR/CTR and other regulatory reports for review. Maintain compliance registers, documentation, and data required under IFSCA Payment Services / Payment Systems Regulations (e.g., volume/value reports, corridor usage, purpose codes, client money). Assist in periodic monitoring of cross-border transactions for unusual patterns; update trackers for inward/outward remittances and LRS-linked flows as applicable. Periodic reporting / filings to SEZ authorities — SEZ-unit return filings (e.g. monthly/annual performance or operations reports, if required under SEZ rules). Help implement and test controls from compliance policies/SOPs (AML, KYC, sanctions, outsourcing, data protection, IT/cyber related requirements). Support regulatory and internal audits by collating evidence, preparing responses, and tracking closure of compliance findings. Prepare and update checklists, SOPs, and training material, and work with operations/tech teams to close compliance requirements in products and processes. Requirements Qualifications: Graduate degree: B.Com, BBA, BA (Economics), LLB or similar in commerce, finance, economics, business or law. 2–4 years in compliance, risk, operations-compliance or audit in a bank, NBFC, broker, fin-tech, or other regulated financial entity. Basic understanding of FEMA/remittance concepts, RBI KYC/AML framework, and cross-border payments is preferred; AML/KYC certifications are a plus. Skills: Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data, Excel, and reports. Ability to read and interpret circulars/guidelines and convert them into practical checklists and process steps. Good written and verbal communication for coordinating with internal teams and documenting compliance work. High integrity, ownership mindset, and willingness to learn IFSC/GIFT-specific regulations and fin-tech products