Principal Officer – PMLA / AML Compliance

**About the role** We are launching an FIU-IND registered crypto exchange in India. We're looking for a Principal Officer under the PMLA who will own the exchange's AML/KYC compliance and act as the single point of contact with FIU-IND. **What you'll do** * Be the designated Principal Officer with FIU-IND; handle FINnet reporting (STRs, CTRs and other prescribed reports) * Build and run the AML/KYC framework: policies, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, risk categorisation * Review suspicious transactions and decide on escalation and reporting * Handle regulatory queries, audits and inspections from FIU-IND and other authorities * Train internal teams on AML/KYC and keep policies updated with regulatory changes **What we're looking for** * 5+ years in AML/KYC compliance at a bank, NBFC, payment aggregator, fintech or crypto exchange * Hands-on experience with PMLA, FIU-IND reporting and FINnet * CAMS (ACAMS) certified, or CA/CS/LLB with strong AML background * Comfortable working with a fast-moving startup team * Must be based in India; prior VDA/crypto experience is a strong plus * Handle Audit & Regulatory Reviews , Policy & Process Management, Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management. **Must have:** Must be based in Mumbai, with preference for candidates residing in Mumbai's Western Suburbs (Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and nearby areas) **Compensation:** Competitive, based on experience