Senior Manager- Compliance

Role & responsibilities:

Compliance Management:

• Develop and implement compliance programs in line with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISO 20000-1, GDPR, DPDP Act, ITGC, NIST, CIS, MITRE).
• Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and areas of improvement.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Ensure alignment of compliance policies with corporate governance frameworks.

Regulatory and Legal Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with local, national, and international regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with corporate laws, financial regulations, and data protection laws.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across business operations.
• Implement and oversee governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Establish due diligence processes for vendors, third-party relationships, and partners.

Audit and Investigations:

• Lead internal and external compliance audits, including ISO and regulatory audits.
• Investigate non-compliance incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper documentation of compliance reports, risk assessments, and audit findings.

Policy and Training Development:

• Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct employee training on compliance policies, ethical conduct, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a compliance-aware culture within the organization through continuous education and awareness programs.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior leadership, IT security, Product, HR, IT Admin, legal, Accounts, and risk management teams to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage.
• Provide expert guidance to business units on compliance-related matters.

Skills Required:

• Experience: Minimum 9+ years in compliance, risk management, governance, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of global compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, DPDP, etc.).
• Experience in conducting compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in GRC tools and compliance management software.

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