Transition VC is India's first venture capital fund dedicated to the Energy Transition sector, with a mission to address the Climate Crisis and support India’s progress toward achieving Net Zero. The fund focuses on early-stage startups in innovative areas such as New Energy, E-Mobility, Green Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Net Zero Energy Buildings, and Climate-tech solutions aimed at decarbonization. Transition VC adopts a thesis-driven approach to foster sustainability and enable impactful corporate and industry collaborations. With a strong commitment to clean energy ventures, it serves as a key player in driving transformation within India’s energy ecosystem.
Role Description
The VP – Compliance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure adherence to all regulatory and statutory requirements applicable to a Venture Capital (VC) firm. The role requires strong understanding of SEBI regulations, experience with foreign institutional investors, and expertise in managing compliance reporting for VC/PE/IB entities.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure full compliance with SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, and other applicable securities laws.
Liaise with SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory authorities on filings, audits, and inspection requirements.
Monitor and ensure timely filing of all statutory reports, disclosures, and returns, including quarterly and annual compliance reports.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in SEBI and other relevant regulations affecting VC and PE operations.
Review and update compliance manuals, policies, and procedures to reflect latest regulatory changes.
Coordinate with Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), Limited Partners (LPs), and offshore fund entities to ensure adherence to FEMA, FPI, and cross-border investment regulations. Oversee KYC, AML, and FATCA/CRS compliance for foreign investors.
Supervise compliance checks for fund formation, fundraising, capital deployment, and exits.
Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments. Identify potential compliance gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary compliance point of contact for investors, regulators, and legal advisors.
Manage due diligence processes during fund-raising and investment transactions.
Qualifications & Experience:
Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary / with strong regulatory background.
7-10 years of experience in compliance roles within Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking firms.
In-depth understanding of SEBI AIF Regulations, FEMA, Companies Act, and relevant RBI guidelines.
Experience dealing with foreign institutional investors and cross-border investment structures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, documentation, and process management abilities.
Why join us?
Be part of a high-growth, VC Fund.
Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence business outcomes.
Dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.
Interested?
Send your resume to saloni@transitionventurecapital.com with the subject line: “Application for VP- Compliance”