Director of Compliance

Job Title: Senior Director – Compliance

Function: Finance

Location: Bangalore, India

Reporting to: VP & Head – Internal Audit & Risk Management (future transition to Legal)

Role Purpose:

The Senior Director – Compliance will serve as the organization’s primary authority on compliance, working closely with the VP – IA & RM and the Legal Head. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously strengthening a proactive and preventative compliance framework to ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements while upholding the highest ethical standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead enterprise-wide compliance identification, assessment, training, and assurance activities.

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Monitor regulatory changes and adapt compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and controls accordingly.

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Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, reports, KPIs, and working papers for senior management, Audit Committee, and regulators.

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Oversee compliance audits, investigations, and remediation actions, including root cause analysis and process improvements.

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Design and execute an integrated compliance risk management framework.

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Collaborate closely with Legal, Internal Audit, business leaders, external auditors, and specialist firms.

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Foster a strong culture of compliance through training, awareness, and governance discipline.

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Build and develop compliance talent, competency frameworks, and succession planning.

Key Stakeholders:

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Senior Management, Audit Committee, Department Heads

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Compliance leadership team

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External auditors, legal firms, and regulatory specialists

Competencies:

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Regulatory Compliance (Expert)

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Process Improvement & Financial Oversight

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Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Collaboration, Results Orientation

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Strong stakeholder management and global business acumen

Qualifications & Experience:

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Professional qualification in Law, Compliance, or related field; compliance certification preferred

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15+ years in compliance, including 5+ years in leadership roles

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Experience in large MNCs with global exposure (USA/Europe preferred), ideally in manufacturing

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Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), and governance practices

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Proven experience presenting to senior leadership / C-suite

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Willingness to travel between Bangalore and Coimbatore