Compliance Manager

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards including base salary and holiday bonus

Continuous learning and development programs

Job summary

A global leader in the distilled spirits industry is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to advance its compliance program in India. The candidate will support the Senior Director of Compliance, oversee due diligence, and lead training initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years' experience in compliance, coupled with strong analytical skills and a high ethical standard. This role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in ethics and compliance.
• Strong understanding of global compliance risks and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Compliance in developing and executing global compliance strategy.
• Lead compliance due diligence for business partners, including distributors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate third-party compliance risks.
• Assist with data analytics to monitor trends and identify risks.
• Manage ethics hotline reports, investigations, and documentation.
• Coordinate annual compliance risk assessments and contribute to ERM.
• Administer compliance tools and reporting systems; assist training.
• Lead or support global compliance training and certifications.
• Act as regional ambassador for the program and support local implementation.
• Conduct internal investigations and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across cultures and time zones

High ethical standards and integrity

Risk assessment

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Compliance tools and platforms

Due diligence platforms

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, to include your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

We create an environment that nurtures and prioritizes continuous learning. At Brown-Forman, you are empowered to take charge of your own development with a variety of customized, award-winning programs available for every step of your career journey.

Nothing Better in the Market

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a global leader in the distilled spirits industry, home to some of the world’s most exciting and iconic brands. The Compliance Manager will play a senior role within the global compliance team—working closely with the Senior Director of Compliance to shape and execute strategy, lead key initiatives like third-party due diligence and data analytics, and help expand the program’s global footprint. With broad exposure to all aspects of compliance and potential supervisory responsibilities, this role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic, values-driven company.

Meaningful Work From Day One

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join our global compliance team. Based in India, this role will be instrumental in advancing our enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and our company’s values. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, collaborative approach to managing compliance risks and promoting a culture of integrity across our global operations.

What You Can Expect

• Support the Senior Director of Compliance in developing and executing global compliance strategy
• Lead compliance due diligence for business partners, including distributors and suppliers
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess and mitigate third‑party compliance risks
• Assist with data analytics initiatives to monitor trends and identify compliance risks
• Manage ethics hotline reports, ensuring timely investigations and documentation
• Coordinate annual compliance risk assessments and contribute to enterprise risk management
• Administer compliance tools and platforms, including training and reporting systems
• Lead or support global compliance training, certifications, and culture surveys
• Act as a regional ambassador for the compliance program, supporting local implementation
• Conduct or support internal investigations and mentor junior compliance staff

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in ethics and compliance
• Strong understanding of global compliance risks, regulatory expectations and compliance program elements
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across cultures and time zones
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with senior leadership

What Makes You Unique

• Global or Multinational Experience – Prior exposure to compliance work in a global or cross‑border business environment, ideally as a leader of the compliance function for a country or geographic region within a larger global organization.
• Third‑Party Risk Management: Familiarity with conducting anti‑bribery/corruption and sanctions due diligence on business partners, including distributors, suppliers, and agents
• Data Proficiency: An analytical mindset with comfort working with data to identify trends, assess risks, and support decision‑making
• Compliance Tools & Platforms: Experience using ethics hotlines, due diligence and third‑party risk management systems, and case management software
• Graduate Degree or Professional Certification: Graduate education in a compliance‑related field or credentials such as CCEP, LPEC, CFE or equivalent are valued
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and evolving regulatory expectations

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.