Associate Director - Compliance

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking an Associate Director in Mumbai to lead the compliance function. You will oversee firm-wide regulatory compliance, advise on risk mitigation, and collaborate with business leaders, legal teams, and external advisors to ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards.

The role requires 10-15 years of relevant PQE, CS mandatory, and preferred LLB/LLM or additional compliance certifications.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in legal and regulatory compliance roles.
• CS mandatory; LLB/LLM or additional compliance certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate laws, financial regulations, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional compliance matters.
• Proven ability to manage teams and compliance projects.
• High analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee firm-wide regulatory compliance across all units.
• Monitor and interpret applicable laws and regulations across domains.
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes and mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review compliance policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits across departments.
• Manage regulatory filings and correspondences with authorities.
• Support compliance training and awareness programs.
• Collaborate with internal legal, risk, and HR teams as well as external counsel.
• Support internal investigations into compliance concerns.
• Maintain records and reporting mechanisms for compliance monitoring.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the Board.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Risk management

Education

CS mandatory

LLB/LLM or compliance certifications

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Designation: Associate Director

Experience: 10 -15 years of relevant PQE

Qualification: CS mandatory; LLB/LLM or additional compliance certifications preferred.

Function: Compliance & Regulatory

Location: Mumbai - Dadar

About the role

We are seeking a compliance professional to join the compliance function at BDO India. The role involves overseeing firm-wide regulatory compliance, advising on risk mitigation, and working closely with business leaders, legal teams, and external advisors to ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the firms compliance framework across all business units and support functions.
• Monitor and interpret applicable laws and regulations, including Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, data privacy laws, anti-bribery and corruption laws, and other industry-specific requirements.
• Advise leadership and internal stakeholders on regulatory changes, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review compliance policies, SOPs, and internal guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits across departments.
• Manage regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondence with authorities.
• Support compliance training and awareness programs across the firm.
• Work closely with internal legal, risk, and HR teams as well as external counsel and consultants.
• Support internal investigations into compliance breaches or concerns.
• Maintain records and reporting mechanisms for compliance monitoring and tracking.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and the Board, as applicable.

Key Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in legal and regulatory compliance roles.
• CS mandatory; LLB/LLM or additional compliance certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate laws, financial regulations, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional compliance matters.
• Proven ability to manage teams and compliance projects.
• High analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing regulatory landscapes.