Job Description

Job Title: Principal Officer – IFSC

Location: IFSC, GIFT City - Gandhinagar, Gujarat


Company: Abans Group


About the Role

Abans Group is hiring Principal Officers (PO) for its IFSC entities, including Broker Dealer, Fund Management Institution (FMI), and Global In-House Centre (GIC). The Principal Officer will be responsible for regulatory oversight, governance, and compliance in line with IFSCA regulations.

This is a key leadership role involving regulatory liaison, governance responsibility, and oversight of regulated financial services activities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as Principal Officer under applicable IFSCA regulations
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and governance across IFSC operations
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess applicability
  • Liaise with IFSCA and other regulatory authorities
  • Support regulatory filings, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
  • Provide regulatory guidance on business activities and structures


Eligibility & Qualifications

Any one of the following:

  • Professional qualification (CA / CS / LLB or equivalent), OR
  • Postgraduate degree/diploma (minimum 1 year) in Finance, Law, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, Actuarial Science, FinTech, STEM disciplines, OR
  • CFA / FRM, OR
  • Any other qualification as specified by the Authority

Alternative Qualification:

  • Graduation in any discipline with:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in financial services (Broker Dealer / GIC), OR
  • Minimum 15 years experience in fund management–related activities (FMI)

Experience Requirements

  • Broker Dealer: Minimum 3 years experience in financial services
  • Fund Management Institution: Minimum 5 years experience in securities markets or financial products
  • GIC: Experience as prescribed by the Authority

Certification Requirement

  • Mandatory certifications as prescribed by IFSCA / the Authority

Location Requirement

  • Candidate must be based out of IFSC, GIFT City

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