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Legal & Compliance Head | Fintech | Arn & Ria
Legal & Compliance Head | Fintech | Arn & RiaDhan Saarthi • Kottayam, Republic Of India, IN
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Legal & Compliance Head | Fintech | Arn & Ria

Legal & Compliance Head | Fintech | Arn & Ria

Dhan Saarthi • Kottayam, Republic Of India, IN
6 days ago
Job description

Hiring a seasoned Legal & Compliance Head with deep knowledge of SEBI RIA and AMFI / ARN regulations who can ensure strict arm’s-length separation between Advisory and Distribution businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with SEBI RIA and AMFI / ARN guidelines.
  • Establish and enforce arm’s-length processes between RIA (advisory) & ARN (distribution) businesses.
  • Build clear functional separation : data access, communication, fees, product selection, and revenue.
  • Manage SEBI / AMFI inspections, audits, filings, and internal controls.
  • Draft / review client agreements, disclosures, contracts, and compliance policies.
  • Implement strong controls for risk profiling, suitability, documentation & mis-selling prevention.
  • Handle regulatory notices and oversee grievance redressal mechanisms.
  • Train teams on do’s & don’ts of RIA vs ARN segregation.

Required Experience

  • 8–15 years in Legal / Compliance in Wealth Management, MF Distribution, RIA, PMS / AIF, or FinTech.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing functional + operational separation between advisory & distribution.
  • Strong understanding of fee-only mandates , commission restrictions , and conflict-of-interest controls.
  • Track record of handling SEBI / AMFI audits and regulatory interactions.
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    Head Legal Compliance • Kottayam, Republic Of India, IN

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