Associate Director - Head of Compliance

About the Team

The Legal, Secretarial & Compliance team at Navi serves as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring the company's operations align with legal and regulatory frameworks. The team provides comprehensive legal counsel across various domains, including corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The team oversees corporate governance, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and facilitating effective board and shareholder engagements. The team proactively manages compliance across multiple regulated sectors, adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes.

About the Role

This role focuses on driving a comprehensive compliance strategy across Navi's regulated businesses, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives. It plays a key role in fostering a culture of compliance, engaging with regulators and stakeholders, and advising senior management and the Board on compliance matters.

What We Expect From You

1.Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive compliance strategy aligned with regulatory requirements across a range of regulated businesses.
• Lead and manage the Compliance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate compliance considerations into business strategies and operations.

2.Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments ensuring the organization remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to address regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance risks.

3.Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a culture of compliance through ongoing communication and awareness initiatives.

4.Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the Board of Directors, highlighting key compliance risks, and action plans.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, audits, and investigations.

5.Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, auditors, and other external parties on compliance-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance priorities and initiatives.

Must Haves

• Advanced Degree preferred - CA, CS, Law, MBA
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and regulations.
• 10+ years post qualifications experience in Financial Services industry in a compliance or control or risk advisory related function.
• Experience in managing regulatory inspections/ audits would be preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and can thrive under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and people management skills.
• Exceptional communication (both written and verbal) skills;
• Proven experience in managing compliance teams and leading complex regulatory projects.

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold we're building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal in 2018, we are one of India's fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we're just getting started!

Our Culture

The Navi DNA

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.

We're looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you'll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If you're driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each otherand that starts with every one of us.

Why You'll Thrive at Navi

At Navi, it's about how you think, build, and grow. You'll thrive here if:

• You're impact-driven : You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference.
• You strive for excellence : Good isn't good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality.
• You embrace change : You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first.