Nodal Officer (Contractual, Remote)

2 Weeks ago โ€ข 2-4 Years โ€ข Legal

About the job

Job Description

The Nodal Officer is a contractual, remote role responsible for regulatory compliance within Hike's Rush Gaming Universe. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison with law enforcement agencies, handling cyber-related issues, ensuring compliance with data protection and gaming laws, conducting audits, and collaborating with internal teams. This role requires strong legal expertise, excellent communication skills, and a meticulous approach to documentation and reporting. The position involves handling legal notices, FIRs, KYC/AML requirements, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The officer will also prepare compliance reports and presentations for management.
Must have:
  • LLB degree with 2-4 years' experience
  • Compliance expertise in gaming/fintech
  • Knowledge of Indian gaming & cyber laws
  • Data protection & privacy law awareness
  • Excellent communication & reporting skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with compliance software
  • Experience with regulatory agencies

Description

At Hike, weโ€™re building the Rush Gaming Universe ๐ŸŽฎ ๐Ÿ“ฒ ๐Ÿ’ฐ

To know more, check out work.hike.in

Hike Code ๐Ÿ“( Our core cultural values )

The Hike Code is our cultural operating system. It is our set of values that guides us operationally on a day-to-day basis. We have 9 core values:

  • Top Talent in Every Role โ†’ Both a quest for greatness & shared values are important to us ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ
  • Owner not a Renter โ†’ Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner ๐Ÿค
  • Pro-Sports Team โ†’ Strength-based, results driven with a "team-first" attitude โšฝ๏ธ
  • Customer Obsession โ†’ We exist to delight our customers ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
  • Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement โ†’ Clear mind, obsession to simplify & data-informed ๐Ÿ™‡โ€โ™€๏ธ
  • Build & Make Magic โ†’ Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts ๐Ÿ™€
  • Be Insatiably curious & keep Improving โ†’ Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ
  • Move Fast & Be Dynamicโ†’ Ruthless prioritization & move fast ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ
  • Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term โ†’ Courage to climb big mountains ๐Ÿš€

Skills & experience we're looking for ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป

  • An LLB graduate having 2โ€“4 years of experience in compliance, legal operations, or regulatory liaison roles, preferably in the gaming or fintech industry.  | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Strong understanding of gaming laws, cyber laws, taxation, and regulatory frameworks in India.  | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Awareness of data protection and privacy laws.  | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Familiarity with compliance software tools, MS Office, and other regulatory systems.  | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and implement corrective measures. | Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement
  • High level of accuracy and detail orientation for maintaining compliance documentation.  | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and internal teams. | Top Talent in Every Role
  • Willing to travel if required. 

You will ๐Ÿ“ฒ

  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Act as the primary point of contact with police departments and other law enforcement agencies, including appearing in front of authorities as required.
    • Coordinate and liaise with the Cyber Crime Cell to handle cyber-related issues such as fraud, hacking, and phishing complaints.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable data protection, gaming laws, regulations, and policies.
    • Monitor and implement updates on relevant legal and regulatory changes.
  • Operational Oversight
    • Ensure prompt and effective responses to legal notices, FIRs, or other inquiries from authorities by collaborating with technical teams to retrieve and submit evidence or data.
    • Handle KYC, AML, and data protection requirements as mandated by regulators.
    • Conduct regular audits of internal processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
  • Coordination
    • Collaborate with internal teams (legal, operations, finance, and technology) to ensure compliance across all functions.
    • Work with external legal counsel or consultants as needed.
    • Update stakeholders on any regulatory changes that impact business operations.
  • Reporting & Documentation
    • Maintain a repository of all correspondence with authorities and ensure accurate record-keeping.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance reports, regulatory filings, and documentation.
    • Prepare reports and presentations for management regarding compliance risks and mitigation strategies.



๐Ÿ’ฐ Benefits โ†’ We have tremendous benefits & perks. Check out work.hike.in to know more

View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

At Hike, weโ€™re building the Rush Gaming Universe. We're taking gaming, one of the fastest-growing segments of entertainment in India, and converting it into a brand new source of economic opportunity. We're building a new kind of game economy where players can play, earn & grow and become true owners in the very networks that they help create. 


Hikeโ€™s latest round of funding came in August 2021, where we raised capital from the worldโ€™s best product innovators & investors. The round was led by Justin Mateen (Co-Founder, Tinder). Rajeev Misra (CEO, SoftBank Vision Fund), Sean Rad (Co-Founder, Tinder), Arjun Sethi (Co-Founder & Partner, Tribe Capital), Bhavin Turakhia (Co-Founder, Zeta & Titan), Kunal Shah (Founder, Cred), Binny Bansal (Co-Founder, Flipkart), Aditya Agarwal (Partner in Residence, South Park Commons), Kunal Bahl (Co-Founder & CEO, Snapdeal) & Rohit Kumar Bansal (Co-Founder, Snapdeal), also participated in the round.


Currently, our dedicated team comprises approximately ~160 professionals who work remotely from over 30 different cities. The way we see it is weโ€™ve been dropped off on a mountain thatโ€™s unexplored, without a map and itโ€™s our job to figure things out. Itโ€™s an opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to do our life's best 

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Hike

Similar Jobs

PwC - Actuarial Senior Associate

PwC, Philippines (On-Site)

Intel Corporation - Senior Attorney

Intel Corporation, South Korea (On-Site)

PwC - Senior Manager - Assurance

PwC, Malaysia (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Legal Jobs

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded