Angel One, a stockbroking firm, announced the appointment of Manoj Agarwal as the Group Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Manoj Agarwal comes with an illustrious career spanning over two decades in compliance, legal, audit and risk management.
As Group Chief Compliance Officer, Manoj will take charge of the development, implementation and management of Angel One’s compliance programs, ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance, internal policies and ethical practices. He will also identify and mitigate critical compliance risks, safeguarding the organization’s future.
Additionally, Manoj will be a key representative for Angel One in major industry forums, regulatory working groups and broker associations, fostering strong relationships with regulators and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).
Manoj comes with nearly three years of experience as Chief Compliance Officer responsible for compliance, legal, secretarial and internal audit & controls at Upstox. Prior to that, he worked at Kotak Securities for 19 years, with his last role being Senior EVP, heading compliance, internal audit, internal control and secretarial functions. He has also worked at HDFC Securities and Tata Consultancy Services, strengthening his expertise in compliance and operations.
Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director, Angel One, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Manoj to Angel One. His exceptional expertise in compliance and governance, paired with his extensive industry experience, will play a pivotal role in enhancing our compliance framework. As we continue to scale and navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, Manoj’s leadership and vision will be key in ensuring we remain steadfast in our commitment to ethical practices and business integrity.”
Manoj Agarwal, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Angel One, 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.”
