AVP - Compliance

Saison International; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India invites applications for an AVP – Compliance Monitoring position at our Corporate Office. You will design and run the RBI-focused monitoring framework for the NBFC-ML, focusing on catching process gaps before they become regulatory issues.

You will lead testing, CAPs, and reporting to the CCO and senior management, ensuring risk remediation and cross-functional collaboration across Credit, Operations, Tech, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years NBFC Compliance or Internal Audit experience.
• CA or MBA (Finance) required.
• Strong understanding of RBI's Scale-Based Regulations (SBR) and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and run the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Conduct regular sample testing across Credit, Operations, Tech, and Collections.
• Ensure adherence to RBI guidelines including the FPC, KYC/AML, DLG, and outsourcing policies.
• Maintain tracking dashboards and report compliance health to the CCO and senior management.

Skills

RBI SBR knowledge

Auditing skills

Cross-functional influence

Education

CA

MBA (Finance)

Job description

About Credit Saison

Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) is one of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintech's. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population. Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more.

Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings. Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+physical offices,2.06 million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about approx ~2000 employees.

Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people. Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ)of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International’s global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.

Job Description: AVP –Compliance Monitoring

Position: AVP –Compliance Monitoring

Reports To: Corporate-VP

Location: Corporate Office

Role Summary

The DVP – Compliance Monitoring will design and run the framework that tests, reviews, and ensures the NBFC’s business operations strictly adhere to RBI regulations for the Middle Layer (NBFC-ML).This role focuses on catching process gaps before they turn into regulatory failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring & Testing: Design and execute the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan. Conduct regular sample testing and thematic reviews across Credit, Operations, Tech, and Collections.
• RBI Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to RBI guidelines, including the Fair Practices Code (FPC), KYC/AML norms, Digital Lending Guidelines (DLG), and Outsourcing policies.
• Risk Remediation: Identify process gaps, issue Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to business heads, and track them until fully resolved.
• Reporting: Maintain tracking dashboards and provide regular compliance health reports to the CCO and Senior Management.
• Partnership Audits: Audit and monitor compliance for third-party vendors, FinTech partners, and co-lending alliances.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 7–10 years in NBFC Compliance or Internal Audit.
• Education: CA, or MBA (Finance).
• Core Skills: Strong understanding of RBI's Scale-Based Regulations (SBR), excellent auditing skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional business heads.

At Credit Saison India, we are driven by Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity to create a meaningful Impact. As one of India's fastest-growing NBFC lenders, our mission is to bridge the credit gap and transform lives by empowering underserved communities.

Our journey is fueled by a team of 1,400+ employees across 80+ branches, with an AUM of over $2 billion.

Join us and help build a brighter financial future for millions across the country.

Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) is one of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population.

Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more. Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings. Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+physical offices,2.06 million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about 1,400 employees. Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people. Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International’s global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.