Regulatory Advisory Manager

You will be joining BDO India LLP, the India member firm of BDO International, and will be part of the Ethics & Independence (E&I) team, which is responsible for safeguarding the firm's reputation and ensuring regulatory compliance by managing internal risks related to client acceptance, engagement continuance, and conflict of interest assessments. As a Manager - Ethics & Independence, your role will involve ensuring compliance with the firm's independence and conflict management policies, requiring advanced expertise in ethics, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation frameworks. Your key responsibilities will include: - **Strategic Policy Oversight:** Implement and enhance the firm's Ethics & Independence framework in alignment with global and local regulatory standards. Drive initiatives to improve conflict check processes and develop policies. - **Advisory:** Provide guidance to client-facing teams on complex independence matters and conflict resolution. Offer expert opinions to Partners on grey areas involving public interest entities and emerging compliance scenarios. - **Conflict & Risk Management:** Supervise conflict checks and independence clearance processes for large-scale engagements. Lead the resolution of high-risk ethical scenarios involving multi-jurisdictional client relationships. - **Governance & Quality Assurance:** Monitor deliverables" quality and timeliness, including conflict reports and independence memos. Conduct internal reviews to assess adherence to ethics frameworks. - **Technology & Data Management:** Oversee the firm's use of conflict management tools and independence databases. Drive automation initiatives to enhance data quality and workflow efficiency. - **Stakeholder Engagement:** Act as a liaison between the E&I team and senior leadership, legal, risk, and engagement teams. Provide updates to management on risk exposure and conflict resolution strategies. - **Team Management:** Lead and mentor a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors, and Associates. Foster a learning culture and upskill the team on regulatory developments. - **Training & Communication:** Design and conduct training sessions for client teams and new joiners. Communicate policy changes firm-wide through structured strategies. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant or hold a postgraduate degree in Finance, Risk, Law, or a related discipline, with 8-12 years of experience in Ethics & Independence, Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Advisory roles. Relevant certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Ethics are a plus, along with prior experience in a Big 4 firm. Technical skills, including expertise in conflict management systems, data analytics, and influencing senior stakeholders, will be crucial for success in this role.,