Nodal Officer (Contractual, Remote)

3 Weeks ago • 2-4 Years • 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, we’re building the Rush Gaming Universe 🎮 📲 💰

To know more, check out work.hike.in

Hike Code 📝( 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 → Both a quest for greatness & shared values are important to us 🦸‍♂️
  • Owner not a Renter → Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner 🤝
  • Pro-Sports Team → Strength-based, results driven with a "team-first" attitude ⚽️
  • Customer Obsession → We exist to delight our customers 😃
  • Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement → Clear mind, obsession to simplify & data-informed 🙇‍♀️
  • Build & Make Magic → Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts 🙀
  • Be Insatiably curious & keep Improving → Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly 👨‍🏫
  • Move Fast & Be Dynamic→ Ruthless prioritization & move fast 🙋‍♂️
  • Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term → Courage to climb big mountains 🚀

Skills & experience we're looking for 👨‍💻

  • An LLB graduate having 2–4 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 📲

  • 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.



💰 Benefits → We have tremendous benefits & perks. Check out work.hike.in to know more

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About The Company

At Hike, we’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. 


Hike’s latest round of funding came in August 2021, where we raised capital from the world’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 we’ve been dropped off on a mountain that’s unexplored, without a map and it’s our job to figure things out. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to do our life's best 

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