Chief Compliance Officer

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; New Delhi; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in Delhi seeks a Chief Compliance Officer to lead regulatory compliance, governance and risk management for the fintech/ lending vertical. Immediate joining.

The role requires 15+ years in banking/financial services, with 5+ years in compliance, legal, audit, finance, or risk management, and deep NBFC/RBI familiarity. You will oversee AML/KYC, data privacy, cybersecurity and third-party risk, driving a culture of integrity.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Law, Finance, CS, CA, MBA, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years in banking/financial services, with 5+ years in compliance/risk.
• Strong NBFC regulatory knowledge, RBI guidelines, and risk assessment methods.
• Proven ability to implement and oversee compliance programs and reporting.
• No pending vigilance cases or adverse regulatory observations.
• Minimum tenure for the CCO position: six years.
• Experience in AML/KYC, data privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party compliance.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: keep Board and execs updated on rules and trends.
• Liaise with RBI and regulators; address supervisory observations and directions.
• Develop risk-based compliance plans; report major risks to Board/CEO.
• Oversee RBI inspection compliance and applicable laws; data privacy & cyber.
• Compliance program development, testing, and remediation of non-compliance.
• Promote training and a proactive compliance culture across the org.
• Risk Mgmt & Leadership: provide strategic guidance; define KRAs and metrics.
• Lead crisis management; oversee third-party risk and ESG, data privacy alignment.
• Collaboration & Change: work with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit; drive policy adoption.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

AML/KYC

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Third-party risk

Training programs

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic leadership

Education

Law

Finance

CS

CA

MBA

Job description

Role: Chief Compliance Officer Reporting to: MD & CEO Industry Type: Fintech & Lending Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Location: Delhi

Joining: Immediate

Minimum Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in banking/financial services, with at least 5 years in compliance, legal, audit, finance, or risk management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure the Board and executive team stay updated on regulatory changes, rules, and emerging trends.


• Serve as the primary liaison between the NBFC and regulatory authorities, including RBI, ensuring timely compliance with supervisory observations and directions.


• Conduct annual compliance risk assessments and develop a risk-based compliance evaluation plan for Board/CEO approval.


• Report major compliance risks, breaches, and necessary corrective actions to the Board and CEO.


• Oversee compliance with RBI inspection reports, regulatory frameworks, and other applicable laws.


• Ensure adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.


• Maintain robust data privacy and cybersecurity compliance in alignment with regulatory expectations.

2. Compliance Program Development & Monitoring

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program, integrating compliance considerations into business operations and risk management.


• Conduct periodic compliance testing, monitor effectiveness, and submit findings to senior management.


• Analyze compliance risks in new/existing products and implement appropriate risk mitigants.


• Participate in the ‘New Product’ committee to assess compliance risks in newly introduced financial products.


• Ensure prompt remediation of non-compliance issues and communicate preventive measures to relevant stakeholders.


• Foster a proactive compliance culture through regular awareness programs and training initiatives.

3. Risk Management & Strategic Compliance Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on compliance-related matters.


• Conduct scenario planning to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.


• Establish key compliance metrics and Key Result Areas (KRAs) for continuous monitoring and improvement.


• Lead crisis management efforts in events posing reputational risks.


• Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory compliance, including EHS, data privacy, cybersecurity, HR, POSH, DEI, and ESG compliance as evolving additions.


• Oversee third-party risk management to ensure vendors and partners comply with regulatory standards.

4. Collaboration & Change Management

• Work closely with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, and other departments to ensure compliance integration across all business functions.


• Assist the Board and Senior Management in overseeing the implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and internal codes of conduct.


• Promote a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity throughout the organization.


• Facilitate communication strategies for effective change management and regulatory adaptation.


• Develop and oversee training programs to enhance compliance awareness across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Law, Finance, CS, CA, MBA, or a related field.


• Minimum 15 years of experience in banking/financial services, with at least 5 years in compliance, legal, audit, finance, or risk management.


• Strong understanding of NBFC regulatory frameworks, RBI guidelines, and risk assessment methodologies.


• Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee compliance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory reporting.


• No pending vigilance cases or adverse regulatory observations.


• Minimum tenure for the CCO position: Six years.


• Experience in managing cross-functional regulatory requirements, including AML/KYC, data privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party compliance.