Associate Compliance Officer

Associate Compliance OfficerWe are looking for a sharp, proactive Compliance Officer (Associate Level) who will manage regulatory and compliance responsibilities for our GIFT City FME. You will work closely with the Principal Officer and the founding team on all compliance-related matters, filings, and operational processes. Maatra is a global quantitative hedge fund platform scaling across India, the US, and global markets. With the recent launch of our Fund Management Entity (FME) in GIFT City, we are building a long-term institutional footprintthis is our first hire since launch , offering an unmatched opportunity to help build and shape our foundation. Key ResponsibilitiesCore Compliance ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day regulatory, legal, and compliance matters for the GIFT City FME.Complete all periodic IFSCA filings, submissions, reports, and documentation.Maintain compliance manuals, SOPs, governance documentation, and internal control frameworks.Handle KYC/AML, investor onboarding, and documentation management.Liaise with custodians, brokers, administrators, legal advisors, and auditors.Maintain compliance calendars, logs, controls, and audit-ready documentation.Support new fund launches, licensing requirements, and expansion-related compliance.Expanded Scope (for someone who wants to do more)Opportunities to contribute to research, operations, analytics, and process building across the firm.Represent Maatra as the face of the firm at GIFT City, attending events, conferences, and ecosystem meetings.Clear pathway for the right individual to lead and eventually head Maatra's GIFT City team as the platform scales.Minimum Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)You must meet one of the following: 1. PG / Professional QualificationsA Professional Qualification, Post Graduate Degree, or PG Diploma in any of the following: Finance Law Accounting Business Management Commerce Economics Capital Markets Banking Insurance Actuarial Science 2. Recognized CertificationsA certification from a regulator-recognized or accredited body in India or abroad (e.g., CFA , etc.) 3. Professional DesignationsCA or CS AND Required Experience35+ years of experience in a securities-facing or markets roleideally in risk, compliance, or regulatory functions across: Banks Asset/Wealth Managers AMCs Broker/Dealers Research Firms FMEs Wealth Advisory Firms Capital Markets Institutions Mandatory: Ability to work onsite every day at GIFT City. Who You AreStrong critical thinker with excellent analytical ability.Detail-oriented, structured, and organized.Fast learner with a desire to grow in investment management and fund operations.Entrepreneurial, proactive, and excited to join a zero-to-one environment.Someone who wants wide exposurecompliance, ops, research, analyticsand a long-term career path in a global fund ecosystem.Compensation & TransparencySalary: Up to 15 LPACompensation is non-negotiable , and aligned to our current stage of growth. Please DO NOT APPLY if: You do not meet the minimum qualification requirements, orYour compensation expectations are even slightly above this range.Why This Role Is a Rare OpportunityBecome Employee #1 at a global hedge fund's GIFT City platform.Work closely with leadership and gain exposure across compliance, ops, analytics, and research.Real opportunity to lead the GIFT City team in the future.Accelerated growth compared to traditional banks or large AMCs.Build the foundation of a long-term institutional presence in GIFT. .