Compliance Officer

PREF Asset Management IFSC LLP is a Fund Management Entity registered with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), based at the GIFT City IFSC in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. We manage regulated alternative investment vehicles for Indian and international investors, operating at the intersection of GIFT IFSC and select global capital markets. We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to build and lead the compliance function of the Firm. This is a full-time, on-site role based in GIFT City. About the Role The Compliance Officer will design, implement, and oversee the Firm’s compliance framework across multiple fund vehicles and regulatory regimes. You will serve as the Firm’s primary interface with IFSCA and other statutory authorities, and will work closely with the Principal Officer and Designated Partners on all matters of regulatory risk, internal controls, and governance. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance and Governance: ensure full compliance with the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025 and all related circulars, directions, and guidelines. Establish, maintain, and periodically review the Firm’s compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Fund-Level Compliance: oversee regulatory compliance across the Firm’s fund vehicles, spanning close-ended structures (including investor drawdown mechanics, lifecycle-stage filings, and distribution events) and open-ended structures (including leverage monitoring, position-limit tracking, NAV oversight, and compliance in relation to derivative and hedging instruments where applicable). Filings and Reporting: prepare, review, and submit all periodic filings, returns, and reports to IFSCA, SEZ authorities, other regulators, and stakeholders, in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain the Firm’s regulatory calendar. AML/CFT and Investor Onboarding: implement and maintain a robust AML/CFT framework aligned with IFSCA, PMLA, and FATF standards. Oversee KYC/CDD/EDD, PEP and sanctions screening, and the filing of STRs/CTRs with FIU-IND. Review and approve investor onboarding from a compliance standpoint. Cross-Border Regulatory Coordination: where the Firm’s fund structures involve offshore feeders, master funds, or service providers, coordinate with counsel and administrators in the relevant jurisdictions to ensure end-to-end regulatory alignment. Audits, Risk Assessments, and Training: conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments, identify and remediate gaps, and lead internal training to build a strong compliance culture across the Firm. Regulatory Watch and Advisory: track developments from IFSCA, SEBI, RBI, FIU-IND, and relevant global regulators. Assess their impact on the Firm and advise the Principal Officer and Designated Partners on required actions. Board and Stakeholder Reporting: prepare and present periodic compliance reports to the Designated Partners. Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, trustees, and fund administrators. Escalate material compliance risks or breaches as appropriate. Eligibility Criteria In line with IFSCA requirements for the Compliance Officer of a Fund Management Entity, candidates must meet the following criteria: Location: based out of, or willing to relocate to, GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar, and work on-site from the Firm’s GIFT City office. Educational Qualification (one of the following): a professional qualification such as Company Secretary (CS), Chartered Accountant (CA), CFA, FRM, or equivalent; OR a post-graduate degree or diploma (minimum one year duration) in Finance, Law, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, or Banking from a recognized university or institution. Experience (one of the following): minimum five (5) years of experience in related activities in the securities market or financial products; OR minimum three (3) years of experience as a compliance or risk manager of a listed company or an entity regulated by a financial sector regulator. Fit and Proper: must satisfy IFSCA’s “fit and proper” criteria at the time of appointment and on an ongoing basis. Only candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to apply. Preferred Profile Direct experience with fund compliance in the GIFT IFSC regime, or equivalent experience with SEBI-regulated AIFs in India. Working knowledge of compliance considerations across closed-ended and open-ended fund structures, including exposure to funds employing leverage or derivative strategies. Familiarity with cross-border fund structures involving offshore feeders, master funds, and US or Cayman counterparties is a strong plus. Strong analytical and documentation skills; precise, detail-oriented approach to filings, audits, and written advice. Active engagement with the GIFT City regulatory and fund man