Principal Officer

GoSats Group; Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GoSats Group in India seeks an experienced compliance professional to serve as Principal Officer for Virtual Digital Asset operations under PMLA. This is a management-level role reporting to the board.

You will build and lead the AML framework, oversee transaction monitoring and KYC, coordinate with FIU-IND and regulators, and drive a strong compliance culture across the organization. Based in India, you will ensure regulatory alignment across RBI, NPCI, and other authorities and guide

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in AML compliance, financial crime prevention, or regulatory compliance within financial services or the VDA sector.
• Strong command over PMLA and related anti-money laundering regulations.
• Clear understanding of AML risks and typologies relevant to India and the global VDA ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact point for FIU-IND, law enforcement agencies, and other regulators.
• File statutory reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure full compliance with PMLA requirements and broader AML obligations.
• Ensure all product features meet regulatory compliance according to RBI, NPCI and others as applicable.
• Develop, implement, and strengthen the AML framework for digital asset operations.
• Oversee ongoing transaction monitoring, onboarding journeys, and risk-based controls.
• Maintain strong KYC processes and end-to-end transaction surveillance.
• Present quarterly AML updates and compliance reports to the Board / Board Sub-Committees.
• Establish protocols for timely information sharing during regulatory inquiries.
• Build and lead a well-resourced compliance function.
• Design and deliver AML training programs for employees at all levels.
• Champion a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory compliance

PMLA

Leadership

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Job description

GoSats helps you earn free bitcoin when you shop in India.

GoSats is the smart way to turn expenses and liabilities into valuable assets. We are the simplest on-ramp to bitcoin in India.

While there are no exact numbers, reports estimate that around 7% of Indians own crypto. There are millions of people still left in the dark — without an understanding of what crypto is or are hesitant to enter the world of Bitcoin, crypto and Web 3 because of the risks involved. These are ordinary folks all around us — your friends, parents, siblings, co-workers and neighbours. Imagine the impact that Bitcoin and its benefits can bring to these people. That is where we are at this moment in time. Although several exchanges have done great work to take us this far, we do not believe they are the solution to mass adoption.

At GoSats, we are here to help the masses in India enter the world of Bitcoin and Web 3 in a seamless and risk‑free manner.

How, you ask? With GoSats, they simply need to do their shopping or make transactions as they normally would to earn Bitcoin rewards. It’s that easy.

In fact, backed by a stellar group of visionary investors and an energetic team, we have already been able to onboard over 400,000+ users within 2 years since inception. These include users from all walks of life — students, first‑time Bitcoin hodlers, working professionals and crypto enthusiasts — who are using GoSats to save in Bitcoin on the road to wealth creation and financial freedom!

This is just the beginning of the Bitcoin Revolution in India and the world, and we would love to have you on‑board bringing this to life!

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced compliance professional to take on the role of Principal Officer for our Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

This is a management-level position with significant responsibility. The Principal Officer will report directly to the Board and will play a pivotal role in building and shaping our compliance culture.

Core Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Act as the primary contact point for FIU-IND, law enforcement agencies, and other regulators.
• File statutory reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure full compliance with PMLA requirements and broader anti‑money laundering (AML) obligations.
• Ensure all product features meet regulatory compliance according to RBI, NPCI and others as applicable.

AML Program Oversight

• Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen the AML framework for digital asset operations.
• Oversee ongoing transaction monitoring, onboarding journeys, and risk‑based controls.
• Maintain strong KYC processes and end‑to‑end transaction surveillance.

Risk Management & Assessment

• Serve as a permanent member of committees assessing AML risks across products, channels, customer segments and geographies.
• Track emerging AML risks, typologies, and vulnerabilities in India and the global VDA ecosystem.
• Evaluate risk implications of new business initiatives and provide clearance prior to launch.

Governance

• Present quarterly AML updates and compliance reports to the Board / Board Sub‑Committees.
• Establish protocols for timely and accurate information sharing during regulatory inquiries.
• Build and lead a well‑resourced compliance function.

Training & Culture

• Design and deliver AML training programs for employees at all levels.
• Champion a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in AML compliance, financial crime prevention, or regulatory compliance within financial services or the VDA sector.
• Expertise: Strong command over PMLA and related anti‑money laundering regulations.
• Knowledge: Clear understanding of AML risks and typologies relevant to India and the global VDA ecosystem.
• Location: Based in India to ensure effective coordination with FIU-IND and other regulatory bodies.
• Skills: Proven analytical ability, strong communication skills, and leadership qualities.

Note: This is a full‑time position dedicated exclusively to AML responsibilities. No concurrent operational roles or external engagements will be permitted.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience as a Principal Officer – ideally with a VDA Service Provider, or alternatively with a regulated financial institution.
• Professional certifications in AML compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CAFP or similar certifications).
• Demonstrated experience handling FIU-IND reporting and regulatory audits end‑to‑end.
• Proven ability to build AML programs from the ground up in fast‑paced and high‑growth environments.

Technology

We use AWS Lambda stack with NodeJS for backend. React‑Native for frontend.