Director of Compliance

Job Title: Senior Director Compliance

Function: Finance

Location: Coimbatore, 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