Propelld - Manager - Compliance - CS/LLB/LLM

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore (HQ)

Experience: 5 - 7 years

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

2nd Saturday: Off

About the Company:

Propelld is a new-age lending startup focused on the education finance market, with an annual disbursal of INR 2400 Cr+. Backed by WestBridge Capital, Propelld is focused on scaling its education financing business significantly over the coming years, creating strong opportunities for professional growth and ownership.

About the Role - Compliance Manager - NBFC:

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to support and strengthen the regulatory compliance framework of our NBFC. The role will involve monitoring regulatory requirements, implementing applicable RBI and other statutory guidelines, conducting compliance reviews, managing regulatory reporting, and supporting corporate governance and secretarial activities. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, legal advisors and senior management to ensure timely and effective compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance with applicable RBI, PMLA, FEMA, KYC/AML and other regulatory requirements
• Track regulatory circulars, notifications and guidelines and assess their applicability to the business
• Support implementation of regulatory changes within defined timelines
• Maintain compliance trackers, MIS and periodic compliance reports
• Provide compliance guidance to business and functional teams
• Identify compliance gaps and coordinate with stakeholders for timely remediation
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and testing across relevant functions
• Support PMLA/KYC/AML compliance reviews and risk assessments
• Monitor adherence to internal compliance policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Track and facilitate closure of internal, statutory and regulatory audit observations
• Prepare and coordinate timely submission of applicable regulatory returns and reports
• Maintain proper documentation and records for regulatory and audit requirements
• Support compliance with the Companies Act and applicable Secretarial Standards
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of Board/Committee meeting documentation, minutes and resolutions
• Support maintenance of statutory registers, records and corporate filings
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary, auditors and external legal advisors as required
• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies, SOPs and control frameworks
• Ensure policies remain aligned with regulatory changes and business requirements
• Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions where required
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and automate compliance monitoring and reporting processes
• Work closely with Business, Risk, Operations, Finance, Legal and Internal Audit teams
• Coordinate with external consultants/legal counsel on specific regulatory matters
• Escalate significant compliance issues and risks to appropriate management stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in Compliance, Regulatory, Secretarial or related functions within an NBFC, Bank, Fintech or Financial Services organisation
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) preferred; relevant LLB/LLM will be preferred
• Strong understanding of RBI regulations, PMLA, KYC/AML, FEMA and Companies Act
• Experience in regulatory compliance monitoring, reporting, audits and compliance testing
• Good understanding of corporate governance and statutory compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders and meet regulatory timelines
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and ownership

Why Join Us?:

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling fintech/NBFC environment
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, governance and risk management
• Opportunity to build and strengthen scalable compliance processes
• High visibility and cross-functional interaction with senior stakeholders