Compliance Manager

Job Summary

The Lead Compliance professional is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, risk management strategies, and governance policies to mitigate potential risks and ensure business continuity.

Must

Compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Good

Additional

Experience with other compliance requirements beyond the core ones mentioned (e.g., industry-specific frameworks).

Hands-on experience with ITGC, CIS, MITRE, and advanced regulatory frameworks.

Advanced

Experience in engaging with regulatory bodies and government agencies.

Providing strategic recommendations for compliance to executive leadership.

Proficiency

Hands-on experience with GRC tools and compliance management software.

Certifications

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer or other relevant compliance certifications.

Enhanced

Expertise in designing custom compliance training programs tailored to different business functions.

Experience in developing automated compliance monitoring processes.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 7+ 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.

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