Head - Risk and Compliance (20+ years of experience)

Description

• Governance & Control: Manage a robust Governance and Control framework across the enterprise.
• Risk Management: Design and implement enterprise risk management frameworks, prepare and maintain RCMs (Risk and Controls Matrix), implement controls, manage residual risks, and ensure compliance with risk management standards. Handle external risk-based audits/certifications.
• Risk Awareness: Maintain deep knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial risks. Define KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for risk mitigation and continuous monitoring.
• Team Leadership: Lead the team in conducting compliance reviews to ensure ongoing risk management.
• Organizational Insight: Understand the organization's structure, activities, and intercompany dynamics to address business needs effectively.
• Compliance: Review statutory, regulatory, and business compliance requirements across various locations and industries. Advise employees and businesses on the application of policies and procedures under relevant laws and regulations.
• Assurance: Conduct periodic checks to provide oversight on business compliance with policies, systems, contracts, and governance requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports to various Risk Committees and the Board along with the Head of the vertical/CEO/MD/CFO, as required.
• Assist the Board and Senior Management in overseeing the implementation of Compliance Policies, procedures, and internal codes of conduct.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships across the business to promote a collaborative approach to Risk and Compliance, particularly with Operations teams across projects and locations.
• Training & Awareness: Assist in identifying relevant training needs and ensure employees/vendors are informed of their compliance responsibilities.
• Incident Management: Oversee alerts and incident responses, collaborating with Information Security, General Counsel, and HR.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively highlight compliance issues and mitigate risks through vigilance and timely resolution.
• Contractual Compliance: Manage pre-signing risks and ensure compliance with signed contracts.
• Regulatory & Healthcare Laws: Develop and implement compliance programs for regulatory and healthcare laws.
• ESG & CSR: Lead and drive ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) programs, and collaborate with the CSR committee to maintain up-to-date records on websites and social media.
• Cross-functional Committees: Manage committees related to Health & Safety, ESG, BCP (Business Continuity Planning), and Capacity Planning to monitor and mitigate risks.
• Policy Implementation: Work with HR and other departments on designing and implementing company policies and systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business stakeholders and team members, providing regular progress updates and obtaining buy-in on recommendations.
  

• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Proficiency in designing risk frameworks, compliance with regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of third-party risk management and the security risks associated with it.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to stakeholders, including top executives, through verbal, written, and visual means.
• Knowledge of risk-based decision-making, including risk analysis and mitigation.
• Strong process design, organizational, and time-management skills.
  

Technical Experience

• 20+ years of experience in Enterprise Risk and Compliance, internal Audit
• Expertise in Stakeholder Management, including interactions with CXOs and Board members.
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) or Chartered Accountant; an LLB will be an added advantage.
• People management skills, having led teams of 20+ members globally.
• Experience in Risk Control Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, ESG reporting, and compliance frameworks across multiple regions, including the US, Philippines, and India.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.
• A certification in risk or information security is a plus, but not mandatory.
  

• Leadership Role
• Competitive Pay
• Change to be a part of thriving US Healthcare industry