Compliance Manager

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking a compliance professional to oversee firm-wide regulatory compliance, advise on risk mitigation, and collaborate with business leaders, legal teams, and external advisors to ensure adherence to laws and industry standards.

The role reports to the Director and requires CS with LLB (LLM preferred) and 6–12 years PQE in regulatory compliance. Strong English and regulatory expertise are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in regulatory compliance roles.
• CS & LLB mandatory; 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.
• 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

• Manage the firm’s 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.
• Oversee compliance training and awareness programs across the firm.
• Work closely with internal legal, risk, and HR teams as well as external counsel and consultants.
• Manage 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent English (verbal & written)

Strong organizational skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

CS (Company Secretary)

LLB

LLM

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Reporting Manager: Director

Experience: 6-12 years of relevant PQE

Qualification: CS mandatory. LLB, LLM and other related courses preferred

Function: Compliance & Regulatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the firm’s 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.
• Oversee compliance training and awareness programs across the firm.
• Work closely with internal legal, risk, and HR teams as well as external counsel and consultants.
• Manage 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:

• 6-12 years of experience in regulatory compliance roles.
• CS & LLB mandatory; 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.
• 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.