Senior Manager - Legal, Risk & Compliance
Core
Provide strategic leadership across legal affairs, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and enterprise risk management for an India-based Global Capability Center (GCC), ensuring alignment with U.S.-based parent organization standards.
Role type
Senior Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance
Builds
Operational resilience and organizational integrity for a U.S.-based parent organization via an India-based GCC
Domain
Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance / Corporate Governance
Required skills
Strategic leadership, regulatory analysis, contract negotiation, risk assessment, internal controls design, corporate governance, team building, stakeholder management, compliance program implementation, internal investigations
Preferred skills
FRM, CRMP, PRM certifications, knowledge of U.S. frameworks (FCPA, SOX)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee legal and regulatory matters affecting the India-based organization; Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements; Advise the Board and senior management on legal developments; Coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory matters, litigation, and dispute resolution; Monitor changes in Indian laws and regulations relevant to financial services; Develop, implement, and oversee risk management strategies; Lead regular risk assessments across business units; Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management practices; Develop and deliver risk awareness and management training; Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs; Conduct internal investigations into potential compliance breaches; Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of regulatory filings; Establish, maintain, and improve internal policies, procedures, and controls; Support the Board and senior leadership on governance matters; Oversee company secretarial responsibilities; Ensure confidential information is properly protected, stored, and handled; Build and lead a high-performing legal, risk, and compliance team; Mentor and develop team members
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership & team building
