Senior Manager -Ethics and Compliance Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager – Ethics and Compliance Officer based in India.

We are seeking an experienced ethics and compliance leader to strengthen ethical business practices and oversee compliance initiatives across India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this senior role, you will lead investigations, assess regulatory and operational risks, and develop strategies that promote integrity and accountability throughout the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Employee Relations, and global compliance teams. Your work will help ensure alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, government requirements, and evolving sustainability obligations. By combining sound legal judgment, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement, you will drive continuous improvement in compliance programs and governance. This opportunity offers broad international exposure, meaningful leadership responsibilities, and the chance to shape a strong culture of ethical conduct within the aerospace and defense sector.

• Investigate alleged violations of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across business operations in India, engaging internal and external resources when necessary.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve ethics and legal compliance strategies, programs, and initiatives to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks.

• Advise senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Finance, on ethical conduct, compliance obligations, and organizational policies.

• Partner with corporate attorneys and global ethics and compliance teams to address complex legal issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure appropriate resolution.

• Lead periodic internal ethics and compliance reviews, risk assessments, and evaluations to identify potential gaps and strengthen controls.

• Design and deliver training on ethics, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, confidentiality, and other relevant compliance topics.

• Support the development and communication of the Code of Conduct and related compliance guidance across India and the APAC region.

• Manage and guide the network of local ethics and compliance officers across India, promoting consistent application of policies and standards.

• Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on ethical concerns, compliance policies, and reporting procedures.

• Conduct Conflict of Interest (COI) reviews, escalate cases appropriately, and review responses to annual global ethics and compliance certifications.

• Support compliance obligations related to government directives, contractual requirements, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, and applicable European Union sustainability regulations.

• Manage Speak Up helpline matters and ethics and compliance investigations in accordance with established procedures.

• Use data analytics, scorecards, dashboards, and risk assessments to monitor compliance trends, support decision-making, and identify recurring issues.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders to strengthen compliance governance, harmonize practices, and improve policies and procedures.

• Travel as required, approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role within an international organization.

• Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance risks, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), privacy, Speak Up reporting channels, and compliance investigations.

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing corporate compliance programs, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective action plans.

• Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies, build effective working relationships, and lead through influence.

• Adaptability and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and urgent business needs.

• Experience developing or managing data analytics and visualization tools, including consolidating information from multiple sources into dashboards, scorecards, and risk assessments.

• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to interpret compliance data, identify emerging risks, and recommend practical improvements.

• Preferred experience in the aerospace and defense industry, particularly with government contracting, regulatory frameworks, and associated compliance requirements.

• Additional language skills are an advantage; bilingual candidates with English and Hindi or another relevant language are preferred.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15% as business needs require.

• Ability to successfully complete the required pre-employment background screening applicable to new hires in India.

Benefits

• Employment type: Full-time position.

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

• Health coverage: Group health insurance.

• Life and accident protection: Group term life insurance and group personal accident insurance.

• Leave entitlement: 18 days of annual vacation and 12 days of contingency leave.

• Financial planning: National Pension Scheme (NPS).

• Travel and lifestyle benefits: Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), meal coupons or vouchers, and a car lease program.

• Vehicle-related benefits: Fuel and maintenance support and driver wages, subject to applicable company policies.

• Education support: Employee scholarship program.

• Work-life balance: Benefits and programs intended to support employee well-being.

• Professional development: Exposure to international ethics and compliance strategies, complex investigations, regulatory risk management, and global governance practices.

• Leadership opportunities: Collaboration with senior business leaders and global legal and compliance teams.

• Work arrangement: The precise onsite, hybrid, or remote classification for this position is not explicitly specified in the available job description.

• Compensation: Salary details were not provided in the available job description.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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