Compliance Manager

About the role:

We, at AngelList India, are seeking an exceptional and experienced compliance professional to oversee and manage regulatory compliances for the Fund and deal closures for AngelList India's dynamic investment activity.

The Manager role presents a challenging opportunity that demands meticulous execution of all compliance functions to the highest standards. This includes assessing compliance risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Your daily responsibilities will span the legal, accounting, tax, regulatory, and finance aspects of the venture ecosystem.

You will be responsible for managing compliance, developing scalable and effective processes, and creating policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AngelList India. Given that AngelList India collaborates with numerous companies and investors, this role will involve integrating various moving parts and gaining practical experience in managing investments at scale within regulatory frameworks, leveraging technology at its core. This role is currently remote.

The ideal candidate is someone with expertise in venture capital space and is excited about bringing their depth of experience and an execution mindset to our fast-growing company. Regulatory expertise is crucial for this role, as is comfort with various areas and applications of law and general corporate matters. This individual will work closely with our team across different functions and levels with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for the Fund, its investors, and portfolio investments.
• Coordinate, supervise the team on and/or 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.
• Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on the fund.
• Act as a point of contact for regulatory authorities.
• Handle investor queries and grievances, maintain clear communication, and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies and procedures and conduct regular reviews to ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Prepare compliance reports and updates for the senior management.
• Develop processes to scale our compliances operations and collaborate with engineering team to enhance automation efforts.
• Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance-related topics.
• 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 4-5 years working experience with PE/VC funds or Indian start-ups. Professional Certifications are a plus.
• In-depth understanding of the alternative investment landscape, SEBI Regulations, Anti-money laundering rules, KYC norms, FEMA laws, Corporate law, and Income-tax Act, with hands-on experience in handling SEBI compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Practical experience dealing with regulators and resolving investor grievances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and rectify compliance issues and mitigate compliance risks.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, rapidly changing start-up environment and quickly adapt to new developments.
• Demonstrated excellence in performance and strong organizational skills.