Compliance Associate

Artha Venture Partners Llp; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Group in Gift City, Gujarat, seeks a Compliance Associate to ensure full regulatory compliance for fund management activities. The role supports the investment team in aligning with IFSCA, SEBI, and international standards, safeguarding the firm’s reputation and ensuring smooth investment operations.

The candidate will develop compliance frameworks, review investment transactions, and conduct regular audits while serving as the liaison with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, or related field; CS/CA/LLB preferred.
• 3–5 years in a compliance role within financial services with investment focus.
• Strong understanding of IFSCA, SEBI, and venture capital/private equity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance for the Fund Management Entity (FME) in Gift City.
• Ensure adherence to IFSCA regulations and SEBI guidelines for feeder and angel funds.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks covering due diligence, deal structuring, fund investments, and exits.
• Review and approve investment transactions to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of investment processes and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and guide the investment team to align with new rules.
• Serve as primary contact with regulatory authorities (IFSCA/SEBI) regarding investments and fund structuring.
• File accurate reports and disclosures to regulatory authorities.
• Provide training to the investment team on compliance in deal execution.
• Investigate and resolve compliance breaches related to investments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investment due diligence

Regulatory liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance/business administration

Job description

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing 2,300 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies. With active investments in 130+ startups, with 32+ successful exits, and 10+ renewable energy projects. We operate at the convergence of capital precision and operational depth.

Job Title

Compliance Associate - Gift City

Location

Gift City, Gujarat

Position Overview

The Compliance Associate will ensure that the Fund Management Entity (FME) in Gift City operates in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. In addition to overseeing general compliance, the Compliance Associate will actively support the investment team by ensuring that all transactions and investment activities are compliant with IFSCA, SEBI, and international regulatory standards. This role is crucial in safeguarding the organization s reputation, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all investment-related operations are executed smoothly within the regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all regulatory compliance matters for the Fund Management Entity (FME) in Gift City, including specific oversight of investment-related compliance.
• Ensure adherence to IFSCA regulations and SEBI guidelines for both the feeder fund and angel fund.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks that cover investment due diligence, deal structuring, fund investments, and exits.
• Review and approve investment transactions to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of the investment processes and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate changes in regulatory landscapes that may impact investment activities, providing guidance to the investment team to align with new regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, including IFSCA and SEBI, particularly regarding investments and fund structuring.
• File accurate reports and disclosures related to investment activities and fund performance to regulatory authorities.
• Provide training and guidance to the investment team to ensure compliance in all stages of deal execution.
• Investigate and resolve any compliance breaches related to investment transactions, and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification such as CS, CA, or LLB is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a compliance role within a financial services organisation, with a focus on investment-related compliance, fund management, or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, particularly IFSCA, SEBI, and compliance requirements for venture capital and private equity investments.
• Experience with investment transaction reviews and ensuring regulatory compliance in fund investments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in handling investment compliance issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both regulatory authorities and internal investment teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Compensation

• Total Compensation: 21,00,000 per annum
• Fixed Annual Salary: 18,00,000
• Annual Retention Bonus: 3,00,000