Director of Compliance

Job Title: Senior Director Compliance

Function: Finance

Location: Bangalore, India

Reporting to: VP & Head Internal Audit & Risk Management (future transition to Legal)

Role Purpose:

The Senior Director Compliance will serve as the organizations primary authority on compliance, working closely with the VP IA & RM and the Legal Head. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously strengthening a proactive and preventative compliance framework to ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements while upholding the highest ethical standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead enterprise-wide compliance identification, assessment, training, and assurance activities.

Monitor regulatory changes and adapt compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and controls accordingly.

Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, reports, KPIs, and working papers for senior management, Audit Committee, and regulators.

Oversee compliance audits, investigations, and remediation actions, including root cause analysis and process improvements.

Design and execute an integrated compliance risk management framework.

Collaborate closely with Legal, Internal Audit, business leaders, external auditors, and specialist firms.

Foster a strong culture of compliance through training, awareness, and governance discipline.

Build and develop compliance talent, competency frameworks, and succession planning.

Key Stakeholders:

Senior Management, Audit Committee, Department Heads

Compliance leadership team

External auditors, legal firms, and regulatory specialists

Competencies:

Regulatory Compliance (Expert)

Process Improvement & Financial Oversight

Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Collaboration, Results Orientation

Strong stakeholder management and global business acumen

Qualifications & Experience:

Professional qualification in Law, Compliance, or related field; compliance certification preferred

15+ years in compliance, including 5+ years in leadership roles

Experience in large MNCs with global exposure (USA/Europe preferred), ideally in manufacturing

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), and governance practices

Proven experience presenting to senior leadership / C-suite

Willingness to travel between Bangalore and Coimbatore