Ethics and Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Regional Compliance Oversight:
• Implement ethics and compliance initiatives in South Asia, ensuring compliance with local regulations, global standards and French/EU frameworks.
• Practical, working knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption laws, anti-money laundering frameworks, International Finance Institutions and their compliance programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments in South Asia and assess their impact on business operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborating with executive leadership in India, and regional leadership to harmonize compliance strategies and support business growth.
• Working closely with business/service lines, bid managers and project managers to address specific issues and concerns during tenders or delivery.
• Policy Implementation & Training:
• Administer, maintain and enforce compliance policies and procedures, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and trade compliance.
• Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees and third parties, and promote key pillars of the program, such as the gifts and entertainment and whistle-blower policies.
• Provide specific advice to bid teams on ethics and compliance issues on specific bids.

Qualification & Experience      

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field; Master’s or professional certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA) preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in multinational environments.
• Current working knowledge of regional regulatory landscapes (especially India, Bangladesh, Nepal) and French/UK/US laws relating to anti-bribery/corruption money laundering.
• Experience in developing, managing and delivering ethics and compliance programs, tools and training across diverse jurisdictions, particularly tools for screening third party vendors and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.