Senior Compliance Officer

About the Job

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Senior Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen our organizational compliance framework. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, Security, Dev Ops, Legal, and Risk, to drive enterprise-wide compliance and foster a strong compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
- Monitor regulatory and statutory changes and assess their impact on business operations
- Conduct periodic internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews across IT, Security, and Business controls
- Correlate, investigate, and resolve compliance issues and breaches to ensure control effectiveness
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure continuous regulatory compliance across the enterprise
- Deliver compliance training and organize compliance awareness and employee engagement programs
- Liaise with regulatory authorities during audits, inspections, and inquiries
- Maintain compliance registers, documentation, and reporting aligned with regulatory and statutory standards
- Support incident response activities related to compliance breaches
- Assist with compliance initiatives for DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other applicable frameworks
- Lead third-party and vendor compliance and risk assessments

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
-  (Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management roles
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the organization’s industry
- Solid understanding of internal controls, data protection laws, and compliance standards
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or CFE
- Experience working with GRC tools (e.g., ZenGRC, Service Now, One Trust)
- Hands-on experience in compliance audits and risk mitigation planning
- Familiarity with international regulations and cross-border compliance requirements
- Background in cybersecurity compliance, incident handling, and breach response

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to lead enterprise-level compliance initiatives
- Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Be part of a growing organization with strong focus on governance and risk management

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