About the Organization
Cashfree Payments is one of India’s leading fintech companies, founded in 2015, providing payment and financial technology solutions to businesses across the country. Authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the company processes transactions worth over $80 billion annually and serves more than 800,000 businesses. Cashfree Payments is backed by Y Combinator, Apis Partners, KRAFTON Inc., State Bank of India (SBI), and was incubated by PayPal.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Paid Regulatory Compliance Internship
Position: Regulatory Compliance Intern
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Be recent law graduates.
- Have a strong interest in fintech, banking regulations, or financial services law.
- Possess strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Have a basic understanding of RBI regulations, fintech laws, or the payments ecosystem (preferred).
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected intern will:
- Assist in reviewing and interpreting RBI guidelines, the Information Technology Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), and other laws applicable to fintech and payment services.
- Support regulatory compliance documentation, including policy drafting, review, and maintenance.
- Conduct legal research on regulatory developments, RBI circulars, and other compliance guidelines.
- Assist in compliance risk assessments and periodic audits.
- Track regulatory reporting timelines and maintain compliance records.
- Coordinate with internal teams to support regulatory compliance implementation.
Mode of Work
- Mode: On-site
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Work Schedule: 5 days a week (Work from Office)
Important Dates and Timelines
- Duration: 3–6 Months
Stipend / Perks
- Paid Internship
- Monthly stipend (amount not specified).
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting for the Regulatory Compliance Intern position at Cashfree Payments.
Additional Information
This internship offers valuable exposure to India’s evolving fintech regulatory landscape and provides hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, legal research, policy drafting, and compliance risk management within a leading fintech company.


