Compliance & Advisory Professional (Expert: AML, PMLA & DPDPA)
Leading Specialized Law Firm – Regulatory Strategy & Implementation
| Job ID | Grade | Location | Employment Type |
| SHL-CMP-C5 | C5 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Full-time |
Compensation & Growth
| Annual Salary Range | Expected Total Compensation | Leadership Track |
| ₹18 – ₹40 lakhs per annum | Commensurate with deep domain expertise. | Clear path to Senior Advisory/Leadership Role |
About the Firm & The Opportunity
We are a highly specialized boutique law firm providing strategic legal and regulatory advice in Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Data Privacy. We are seeking a seasoned Compliance & Advisory Professional to guide our institutional clients (Banks, NBFCs, Corporates) through India’s evolving compliance landscape.
This is a senior role requiring an expert capable of building and stress-testing robust compliance frameworks related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Background: LL.B. or LL.M. required; a professional qualification (e.g., CA, CS, MBA-Finance) combined with law is highly valued.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or Financial Crime within a bank, financial services firm, major consultancy, or law firm.
- Core Expertise:Deep, actionable knowledge and implementation experience with:
- AML/PMLA: Conducting risk assessments, developing KYC policies, transaction monitoring, and handling regulatory reporting (FIU-IND).
- DPDPA (or GDPR/Privacy): Experience translating data protection laws into operational processes, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and preparing data governance frameworks.
- Regulatory Liaison: Proven experience managing communication, audits, and inquiries from key Indian regulators (RBI, SEBI, FIU-IND).
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Data Privacy Officer (CDPO) is a significant advantage.
- Strategic Consulting: Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice to C-Suite executives on regulatory risk mitigation.
- Leadership: Experience leading a team or project managing large-scale compliance implementation programs.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for preparing regulatory submissions and delivering training.
Key Responsibilities
- Advisory Services: Act as the lead advisor to clients on all matters relating to AML/PMLA, the DPDPA, and other sectoral regulatory compliance.
- Framework Development: Design, implement, and review comprehensive compliance programs, policies, and internal controls for client organizations.
- Training & Culture: Develop and deliver mandatory regulatory training to client staff, fostering a strong culture of compliance.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough regulatory gap analyses and compliance risk assessments (e.g., ML/TF risk, data breach risk).
- Internal Investigations: Assist the legal team in conducting compliance-related internal investigations and preparing for regulatory inspections.
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Top-Tier Salary: A highly competitive compensation package and bonus structure designed to attract and retain expert talent in the compliance field.
- Certification Support: Full financial reimbursement for relevant, advanced professional certifications (CAMS, CDPO, CRISC, etc.) and continuing professional education (CPE).
- Leadership Track: A dedicated career path that positions the incumbent for a Senior Advisory or Leadership/Director-level role within the firm’s expanding compliance practice.
- Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on matters that define regulatory adherence in the financial and digital sectors.
Application Details
| Date Posted | Application Deadline | Selection Process |
| February 8, 2026 | March 8, 2026 | Multi-stage interview including a technical case study on a recent regulatory change. |
How to Apply: Submit your detailed CV and a cover letter explicitly detailing your experience in implementing AML and DPDPA/Data Privacy frameworks to the careers portal
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