Job Title: Compliance Officer
Location: [Indore]
Industry: Stock Market Advisory / Financial Services
Reports To: CEO / Director
Job Summary
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations, advisory activities, and client dealings fully comply with SEBI regulations, stock market advisory guidelines, and all applicable laws. This role is critical in safeguarding the firm’s legal standing, maintaining ethical business practices, and building client trust.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
Monitor compliance with SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and any amendments.
Ensure timely registration, renewal, and reporting to SEBI and other regulatory bodies.
Keep track of all circulars, guidelines, and notifications from SEBI, NSE, BSE, and related authorities, and implement required changes.
Maintain updated compliance manuals and SOPs for advisory operations.
Client Onboarding & KYC
Oversee KYC, risk profiling, and suitability assessments before providing any investment advice.
Ensure disclosure documents, disclaimers, and conflict of interest statements are provided to clients.
Maintain proper documentation of all client agreements and records as per SEBI norms.
Advisory Practice Oversight
Review investment advice, research reports, and recommendations for compliance with regulations.
Ensure no unregistered or unauthorized advisory activity is conducted.
Monitor communication with clients (calls, emails, WhatsApp, SMS, social media posts) for regulatory compliance.
Internal Controls & Audits
Develop and implement internal control mechanisms to prevent regulatory violations.
Conduct periodic internal audits and coordinate with statutory auditors.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports to management and SEBI.
Training & Awareness
Train staff on SEBI guidelines, ethical practices, and compliance requirements.
Conduct awareness sessions on market conduct rules and insider trading prevention.
Risk Management
Identify potential compliance risks and recommend preventive measures.
Monitor and report breaches, incidents, and violations immediately to senior management.
Record Keeping
Maintain all records for the prescribed period as per SEBI and Companies Act requirements.
Ensure data privacy and security of client information.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Commerce, or related field.
Certification in NISM-Series-X-A (Investment Adviser Level 1) and NISM-Series-X-B (Investment Adviser Level 2) preferred.
Minimum 2–5 years of compliance experience in a stock market advisory, brokerage, or financial services firm.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of SEBI regulations, investment advisory norms, and capital market laws.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Ability to train and guide teams on compliance matters.
High ethical standards and integrity.
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Zero regulatory penalties or warnings.
100% timely submission of compliance reports.
Effective implementation of SEBI guidelines within set deadlines.
Reduction in compliance-related client grievances.