Assistant Compliance Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Strategic Compliance Leadership
• Provides executive oversight of SEZ, STPI, and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) compliance operations across Hyderabad and pan-India client facilities. Develops and implements enterprise-wide compliance strategies that optimize regulatory efficiency while mitigating organizational risk. Establishes governance frameworks for maintaining Letters of Approval (LOA), Letters of Permission (LOP), and all regulatory licenses and permits.
• Regulatory Authority Relations
• Cultivates and manages strategic relationships with SEZ authorities, STPI officials, Customs departments, and Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) representatives. Serves as primary liaison for regulatory inquiries, audits, and policy consultations. Navigates complex regulatory environments to secure favorable outcomes for client operations.
• Import-Export Operations Management
• Directs comprehensive SOFTEX declaration processes and bank attestations across authorized financial institutions. Oversees end-to-end import-export documentation, customs clearance procedures, and Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) profile administration. Manages duty-free import operations for all SEZ and STPI locations throughout India, ensuring compliance with prevailing foreign trade policies.
• Tax Optimization & Procurement Strategy
• Leads SEZ endorsement processes for invoices to maximize tax benefits on DTA procurement of goods and services. Monitors capital goods procurement activities and maintains BCLU (Bill of Entry for Capital Goods and Luggage) bond balance oversight. Identifies opportunities for duty optimization and cost reduction through strategic compliance planning.

Qualification & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, International Trade, or related discipline required. Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in SEZ/STPI compliance operations with demonstrated mastery of Indian EXIM policies, customs regulations, and foreign trade frameworks. Proven track record of leading high-performing compliance teams and managing complex regulatory portfolios across multiple locations.
• Core Competencies
• Deep technical expertise in SEZ/STPI regulations, customs procedures, SOFTEX processes, and DGFT policies. Strong strategic thinking abilities with demonstrated success in regulatory risk management and compliance optimization. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience engaging government authorities, senior executives, and cross-functional teams.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in International Trade, Law, Taxation, or related field. Professional certifications in EXIM operations, Customs procedures, or International Trade Compliance. Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and compliance management platforms. Experience implementing compliance automation tools and digital transformation initiatives.