Principal Officer

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Serves as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Principal Officer for Axi’s trading platform. Owns KYC, AML/CFT, EDD, sanctions screening, STR filings, compliance policies, and money-laundering risk controls. Develops frameworks for crypto deposits and Virtual Digital Asset Travel Rule compliance, partners with Product on fraud-detection engines, liaises with law enforcement, and ensures adherence to local and international regulations.
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Who We Are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you will do at Axi!

As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) / Principal Officer (PO) for our Trading Platform, you will be responsible for filing STRs with the FIU-IND (Financial Intelligence Unit - India) which is a part of the Finance Ministry. You will be the single point of contact for all KYC - AML/CFT matters. You will also be ensuring that the business is compliant to all applicable local /international AML-CFT regulations and identifying Money Laundering (ML) risks. 

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

  • Ensure that our product and business is compliant with local and international KYC norms/laws.
  • File STRs with FIU-IND in an error-free and timely manner.
  • Be well versed with various Travel Rule providers and build engines to highlight and mitigate risks arising out of Crypto Deposits. Create risk policies on treatment of output flags from these vendors.
  • Develop a sanction screening framework for the organisation.
  • Own the KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) pod to ensure that all onboarded customers are compliant, and the product is efficient to capture any ML risks.
  • Work closely with the Product team to ensure that sufficient ML risk engines are built that will detect fraudulent transactions.
  • Liaise with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) to ensure resolution of any KYC related issues identified.
  • Keep informed of Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) travel rule regulations across the globe and help the company develop Standard Operating Policies (SOPs) in a manner that will lead to limited/no friction when local regulations are introduced.
  • Be the owner for various internal KYC-EDD and other compliance SOPs

Are you the one?

  • 10+ years of experience preferably in the financial services or trading or fintech industry.
  • Worked as an Principal Officer for at least 2-3 years.
  • Experience in fintech/ digital / start-ups / other high growth set-ups will be valued. 
  • Deep understanding of compliance and risk. 
  • Worked with multiple teams thereby demonstrating strong collaborative traits with focus on problem solving. 
  • Keen to understand various concepts in Web3 like tokenization, custody, Travel Rule, etc.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree from one of the premier colleges in India. Post-graduation is a plus.
     

Axi's bag of delights

  • Competitive and attractive compensation.
  • Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
  • 18 annual leave days per year.
  • 12 sick days leave per year.
  • Public holidays as declared by local government.
  • Maternity leave as per law.
  • Health Insurance. 

Axi's interview journey

  • Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
  • Tech Interview (1 hour)
  • Hiring Manager Interview (30 minutes)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritize creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in financial services, trading, or fintech
  • At least 2–3 years of experience working as a Principal Officer
  • Experience in fintech, digital businesses, startups, or other high-growth environments
  • Deep understanding of compliance and risk
  • Experience collaborating effectively across multiple teams
  • Understanding of Web3 concepts, including tokenization, custody, and the Travel Rule
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Bachelor’s degree from a premier college in India
  • Postgraduate degree
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The Company
HQ: Sydney
576 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Axi is a global brokerage firm providing margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting, aiming to offer a comprehensive trading experience and help clients achieve their financial goals.

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