Compliance Associate

About the role:

We, at AngelList India, are seeking an exceptional and experienced compliance professional to manage regulatory compliance and deal closures for AngelList India's investment activities. This demanding role requires meticulous execution of compliance functions across legal, accounting, tax, regulatory, and finance areas.

You will handle compliance, develop scalable processes, and enhance efficiency for AngelList India. Working with multiple companies and investors, you'll integrate various components and gain experience in managing investments at scale within regulatory frameworks, leveraging technology at its core. This role is currently remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for the Fund, its investors, and portfolio investments.
• Prepare and undertake periodic SEBI reporting(s), FATCA/ CRS reporting, FEMA filings, and assist with portfolio valuation, income-tax calculations and related filings.
• Liaise with regulators, investors, syndicate leads, founders, bankers, legal counsels, and tax experts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on the fund.
• Handle investor queries and grievances, maintain clear communication, and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop processes to scale our compliances operations and collaborate with engineering team to enhance automation efforts.
• Support the organization in maintaining high standards of governance and ethical conduct.

Qualification & Experience:

• Professional degree – CA/ CS or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Law or similar.
• A minimum of 1-2 years working experience with PE/VC funds or Indian start-ups. Experience with regulators is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of SEBI (AIF) Regulations, Anti-money laundering rules, KYC norms, FEMA laws, Corporate law, and Income-tax Act, with practical experience in handling SEBI compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex compliance requirements.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, rapidly changing start-up environment.
• Demonstrated performance excellence.