Principal Officer

Principal Officer Distributor of Capital Market Products

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Position Overview

As the Principal Officer (PO), you will serve as the designated regulatory officer under IFSCA regulations for our broker-dealer license.

Youll oversee daily activities under the Capital Markets Distributor License, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business growth.

You'll be supported by a Compliance Officer and work closely across teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Client & Business Operations Oversee day-to-day operations under the Capital Markets Distributor License, ensuring efficient client onboarding, servicing, and operational excellence.

- Business Growth Identify opportunities to expand Betafronts distribution network and enhance financial product offerings.

- Representation & Networking Network with other businesses and professionals in GIFT City to ensure that we can partner with relevant businesses and participate in any regulatory discussions that may be important to the company.

Qualifications & Experience

- Educational Requirements A professional qualification, post-graduate degree, or post graduate (minimum one-year duration) in finance, law, accountancy, business management, commerce, economics, capital markets, banking, insurance, or actuarial science from a recognized Indian or foreign institution, OR Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or other relevant qualifications recognized by IFSCA, OR A graduate degree along with Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification from the Financial Planning Standards Board will also be considered sufficient.

- Professional Certifications include memberships like CA, CS, CMA, or equivalent foreign bodies.

Experience Requirements:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the capital markets industry, preferably within the fund distribution domain.

- Mandatory experience in managing external stakeholders , including client-facing roles in distribution, advisory, broker-dealer services, and/or interactions with regulators or institutional partners in compliance or operational functions.

- Proven leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational oversight, with strong capabilities in stakeholder management.

Skills & Competencies

- Conceptual understanding of SEBI, FEMA regulations, and capital markets distributor frameworks and willingness to learn the IFSCA counterpart frameworks.

- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and representation skills.

- Should love speaking to all kinds of people (regulators, clients, team members).

- Should enjoy challenges and solving open-ended problems.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.

- Attractive ESOPs for long-term value creation.

- A leadership role within a cutting-edge fintech at GIFT City.

- Opportunities for professional growth in Indias evolving capital markets ecosystem.