Compliance Manager

As the world of digital assets evolves so too must our defences. We are looking for a Compliance Manager with sharp investigative instincts and deep expertise in AML/CFT programs and blockchain analysis. The ideal candidate is not just a rule-follower but a rule-shaper someone who can guide the business through regulatory expectations detect fraud in its earliest shadows and lead a team with clarity and conviction.

What You Will Do:

1. AML/CFT Program Management manage the entire AML/CFT lifecycle including:

• Customer Identification Program (CIP)

• KYC/CDD/EDD reviews

• Sanctions screening & PEP checks

• Transaction monitoring & alert review

• Fraud detection and investigations

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.

Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulators (e.g. FIU-

India) ensuring accuracy completeness and timeliness.

Maintain up-to-date documentation risk matrices and control maps to reflect current

threats and regulatory expectations.

2. Blockchain Investigations & Forensics use blockchain explorers Chainalysis TRM Labs or equivalent tools to:

• Trace crypto flows across chains

• Analyze wallet interactions (hot cold hosted private)

• Investigate high-risk transfers and identify laundering or fraud patterns

Evaluate risk associated with DeFi NFTs tumblers/mixers and Layer-2 ecosystems.

3. Policy & Advisory Functions Draft review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with

Indian and international crypto regulatory frameworks.

Collaborate with Product Tech and Risk teams to:

• Advise on compliance implications of new product features

• Recommend data-driven dashboards to reduce false positives and improve

alert effectiveness.

Track regulatory shifts (e.g. FATF FIU GFIN) and advise on proactive alignment.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Liaison

Act as the point of contact with FIU-India and other domestic/international regulators during audits inspections or queries. Support external reviews and regulatory submissions with precision and

professionalism.

5. Leadership Mentoring & Training manage and mentor a team of compliance analysts and investigators.

Foster a culture of ownership integrity and continuous learning.

Develop and deliver internal training modules on:

• AML/CFT fundamentals

• Blockchain and crypto ecosystems

• New technologies (e.g. RWA DePIN zk-rollups on-chain KYC)

6. Data Analysis & Operational Excellence

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.

What You Should Have:

• Bachelors degree required; relevant certifications (CAMS ICA etc.) are a plus.

• 6 years of experience in compliance roles within fintech crypto or traditional

• financial services.

• Experience in regulatory guidelines around AML and KYC rules in India and

• regulatory reporting.

• Experience working with third-party data sources and KYC providers.

• Passionate about fighting financial crime with strong knowledge of financial crime

• risks.

• Highly data driven; adept at setting goals KPIs forecasting and planning.

• Strong attention to detail analytical and investigative skills.

• Proficient in SQL MS Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP etc.) and Google Workspace.

• Capable of drafting STRs and articulating grounds of suspicion clearly.

• Experience in handling large datasets and generating actionable insights.

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!

Heres how we do things at PeepalCo:

• Customer-first: Thats the North Star. Everything we do is to make our users investment experience better and simplified.

• Ownership: We dont sport lab coats but we experimenta 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 isnt 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! Well 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 representsand resonates withthe world around us.