[Hiring] Regional Compliance Officer @Airtm
Mar 30, 2025 - Airtm is hiring a remote Regional Compliance Officer. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: India.
Role Description
The Regional Compliance Officer / AMLRO (India) will lead Airtm’s compliance oversight for activities relating to regional users and counterparties. The role includes the implementation and monitoring of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures, ensuring adherence to local laws and global regulatory expectations. This individual will serve as the designated point of contact for regional compliance matters and play a central role in risk management, internal controls, and regulatory engagement.
- Serve as the designated AMLRO / MLRO for Indian compliance matters, with accountability for the design and execution of AML/CFT policies and procedures applicable to the region.
- Maintain and enhance the local compliance framework to ensure alignment with regional legal obligations and international best practices (e.g., FATF standards).
- Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments for any local operations and counterparties.
- Lead the oversight of customer onboarding, KYC, and transaction monitoring processes relevant to Indian users, ensuring controls are risk-based and consistent with regulatory expectations.
- Stay informed on local laws, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends relevant to virtual assets, AML, and financial crime prevention.
- Coordinate and respond to inquiries from local authorities or financial institutions as needed.
- File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with local authorities when applicable, and maintain robust documentation for audit and review purposes.
- Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to employees and contractors.
- Work cross-functionally with global compliance, legal, risk, and product teams to support compliance objectives in the local market.
- Prepare and maintain compliance documentation, logs, and periodic reporting to management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s or professional certifications are a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML, or risk roles in the financial services or fintech sector, ideally within or covering India.
- Strong understanding of India’s AML/CFT framework, FIU-IND regulations, and evolving guidance on digital finance or virtual assets.
- Familiarity with global AML standards (FATF, FinCEN, etc.).
- CAMS, CFE, or other relevant certifications are preferred.
- Experience in regulatory interaction or managing responses to government authorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-border teamwork.
- Self-motivated and comfortable operating in dynamic, tech-driven environments.
Benefits
- Work with a globally distributed and mission-driven team.
- Contribute to a high-impact compliance program in an emerging sector.
- Help shape responsible innovation in digital financial services.
Company Description
Airtm is a global fintech platform that provides users with secure, stable, and accessible digital financial services. We operate with a strong commitment to compliance and financial integrity, and we are expanding our presence in key global markets.
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Salary
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India
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 30, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: India |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
