Mumbai: Angel One Limited, a FinTech company, has appointed Manoj Agarwal as the Group Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). With over two decades of experience in compliance, legal, audit, and risk management, Manoj will play a crucial role in strengthening Angel One’s compliance framework and upholding its commitment to regulatory excellence and ethical governance.
Bringing extensive expertise in financial services, Manoj has a proven track record of reinforcing regulatory adherence and internal controls. His leadership in developing robust compliance programs has been instrumental in fortifying operational structures and driving business success.
In his new role, Manoj will oversee the development, implementation, and management of Angel One’s compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards. He will also be responsible for mitigating critical compliance risks and maintaining strong relationships with regulators and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) by representing Angel One in key industry forums and regulatory groups.
Prior to joining Angel One, Manoj served as Chief Compliance Officer at Upstox for nearly three years, overseeing compliance, legal, secretarial, and internal audit functions. Before that, he spent 19 years at Kotak Securities, where he held the position of Senior EVP, leading compliance, internal audit, internal control, and secretarial operations. His career also includes stints at HDFC Securities and Tata Consultancy Services, further solidifying his expertise in compliance and operations.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Manoj Agarwal, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Angel One Limited, said: “I am excited to join Angel One, a company at the forefront of FinTech, pioneering product innovation and technological excellence. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organization that is not only driving technological advancement but is also deeply committed to compliance and ethical practices. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to enhance our governance framework, ensuring that as we scale and innovate, we continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and regulatory excellence.”
Manoj’s appointment underscores Angel One’s dedication to strengthening its compliance function as it continues to expand and innovate in the FinTech space.
