JD-Principal Officer – KGeN

Weblink: https://kgen.io/

Location: Bangalore, India

Reporting: To Founders

About KGeN

KGeN is building the Verified Distribution Protocol (VeriFi) for AI, DeFi, and Gaming - built on real users and real commerce to accelerate growth for projects across these industries.

Since its founding by global leaders in the consumer and gaming sectors, KGeN has grown to become the dominant growth engine in the Global South. With 45.7 million users, 6.7 million monthly active users, and $64 million in annualized revenue, KGeN delivers verified user acquisition, on-chain loyalty programs, and decentralized storefronts via its POGE, the identity and reputation framework and a global clan network spanning more than 60 countries.

KGeN helps AI startups source qualified human signals, DeFi protocols reach verified traders, games onboard high-retention players, and Web2 brands build verifiable loyalty ecosystems, all while enabling users to monetize reputation across the open internet.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Principal Officer. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing and managing anti-money laundering and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements of FIU India. The PO will collaborate with cross-functional teams and, external stakeholders, and regulators to uphold a robust compliance framework and mitigate potential financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance programs that align with regulatory requirements and best practices as required under PMLA, Act, 2002.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors in the India, ensuring timely and accurate communication and reporting on compliance-related issues.
• Monitor changes in AML and compliance regulations, and provide guidance and recommendations to the executive team to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of non-compliance, and implement corrective measures and controls to mitigate financial risks effectively.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on AML and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and review of policies, procedures, and controls to identify, prevent, mitigate, and manage regulatory risk.
• Preparation of board and compliance reports.
• Maintain PMLA records. Assist with regulator correspondence and reporting for the FIU India.
• Lead conversations with regulators and ensure compliance to applicable licenses
• Investigate breaches and incidents and ensure timely resolution and improvement to control environment
• Manage the complaint handling process, in particular, escalated complaints.
• Engaged with the entity on a full-time basis and working closely with top-level management.
• Perform enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Conduct compliance testing and report the results to Management.
• Manage the requests from internal and external stakeholders such as the regulator.
• Review of the alerts and preparation of STRs, reporting of STRs.
• Timely and effective responses to the FIU India.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in a compliance, or regulatory role.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable AML, KYC, and compliance rules, regulations, and day-to-day compliance operations. Experience in developing, implementing, or supporting AML and compliance programs within the financial services industry.
• At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in KYC and AML compliance.
• Must not be engaged with any other entity in any capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulated financial institution (including banks or NBFCs) with heading AML and KYC compliance functions.