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As a Compliance Manager, your role will involve ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory, contractual, and internal process standards. You will be responsible for managing and executing compliance-related projects, combining regulatory compliance expertise with project management skills to implement effective compliance frameworks, audits, and risk mitigation strategies across departments. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry standards and local laws. - Conduct periodic internal audits to assess adherence to internal controls and external regulations. - Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop and implement corrective action plans. - Maintain and update compliance documentation, including risk registers, policy manuals, and audit logs. - Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with data privacy, IT security, HR, and labor laws, depending on the business domain. Project Management: - Lead and manage compliance-related projects end-to-end, from planning, scoping, and scheduling to delivery and review. - Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs). - Coordinate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT, Operations, Legal) to ensure successful project execution. - Track progress using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and report project status to senior management. - Ensure projects meet quality, compliance, and documentation standards. - Drive automation and digitalization of compliance tracking processes where possible. Risk Management & Reporting: - Maintain an enterprise-level compliance risk dashboard. - Report compliance breaches and risk incidents to management promptly. - Develop metrics and dashboards for ongoing compliance performance. - Support business continuity and regulatory reporting projects. Training & Communication: - Conduct periodic compliance awareness sessions for employees. - Communicate changes in regulations and internal policies across departments. - Build a culture of transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct. Required Skills & Competencies: - Regulatory & Compliance: Knowledge of IT/HR compliance frameworks, vendor audits. - Project Management: Proficient in project planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication. - Analytical & Reporting: Strong ability to analyze compliance data, audit results, and create dashboards. - Technical Tools: MS Office, Excel (Advanced), Project tools (Asana, Jira, or equivalent). - Soft Skills: Attention to detail, leadership, cross-functional coordination, presentation skills. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field. - PMP / Prince2 certification or formal project management training preferred. - Compliance certification (CAMS, CCEP, ISO Lead Auditor, etc.) is an added advantage. - Minimum 5+ years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management roles, with at least 3 years in project management.,
