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You will be joining the Ethics & Independence team at BDO India LLP, the India member firm of BDO International. The team plays a crucial role in 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 in Ethics & Independence, your role will involve ensuring compliance with independence and conflict management policies, leading strategic initiatives, guiding senior stakeholders, and contributing to policy evolution and implementation. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Policy Oversight** - Interpret, implement, and enhance the firm's Ethics & Independence framework in alignment with global and local regulatory standards. - Catalyze firm-wide initiatives to improve conflict check processes and implement monitoring controls. - **Advisory** - Serve as the advisor to client-facing teams on complex independence matters and conflict resolution. - Deliver expert opinions to Partners and leadership on grey areas involving public interest entities and emerging compliance scenarios. - **Conflict & Risk Management** - Supervise conflict checks and independence clearance processes for large-scale, complex engagements. - Lead the escalation and resolution of high-risk ethical scenarios involving multi-jurisdictional client relationships. - **Governance & Quality Assurance** - Monitor the quality and timeliness of deliverables, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. - Conduct periodic internal reviews and audits to assess adherence to ethics frameworks. - **Technology & Data Management** - Oversee firm-wide utilization of conflict management tools and independence databases. - Drive automation initiatives to improve data quality and workflow efficiency. - **Stakeholder Engagement** - Act as a liaison between the E&I team and senior leadership, legal, risk, and engagement teams. - Present periodic updates to management on risk exposure, conflict trends, and resolution strategies. - **Team Management** - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors, and Associates. - Build a learning culture and upskill the team on evolving regulatory and ethical developments. - **Training & Communication** - Design and conduct training sessions for client teams, leadership, and new joiners. - Communicate policy changes and best practices firm-wide through structured communication strategies. **Required Qualifications & Skills:** - Chartered Accountant, Postgraduate degree in Finance, Risk, Law, or related discipline. - 8-12 years of experience in Ethics & Independence, Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Advisory roles. - Relevant certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Ethics are a plus. - Prior experience in a Big 4 firm preferred. - Strong technical, analytical skills, including expertise in conflict management systems and independence monitoring tools. - Proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and experience with workflow automation tools. - Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive firm-wide initiatives. You will be joining the Ethics & Independence team at BDO India LLP, the India member firm of BDO International. The team plays a crucial role in 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 in Ethics & Independence, your role will involve ensuring compliance with independence and conflict management policies, leading strategic initiatives, guiding senior stakeholders, and contributing to policy evolution and implementation. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Policy Oversight** - Interpret, implement, and enhance the firm's Ethics & Independence framework in alignment with global and local regulatory standards. - Catalyze firm-wide initiatives to improve conflict check processes and implement monitoring controls. - **Advisory** - Serve as the advisor to client-facing teams on complex independence matters and conflict resolution. - Deliver expert opinions to Partners and leadership on grey areas involving public interest entities and emerging compliance scenarios. - **Conflict & Risk Management** - Supervise conflict checks and independence clearance processes for large-scale, complex engagements. - Lead the escalation and resolution of high-risk ethical scenarios involving multi-jurisdictional client relationships. - **Governance & Quality Assurance** - Monitor the quality and timeliness of deliverables, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. - Conduct periodic internal reviews and audits to assess adherence to ethics frameworks. - **Technology & Data Management** - Oversee firm-wide utilization of conflict management tools and independence databases. - Drive automation initiatives to improve data quality and workflow eff
