Compliance Manager

Believe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Office perks

Wellbeing

Transparency

Sustainability

Job summary

Believe, Mumbai-based global artist development company, seeks a pragmatic Group Compliance Manager to strengthen regulatory adherence, focusing on third-party risk, anti-corruption, sanctions, and data privacy. The role reports locally to the Head of Customer Finance and Legal Operations with a central link to the Group Risk & Compliance Director in Paris.

You will lead KYC/KYS processes, compliance controls and training materials while coordinating with cross-country stakeholders to mitigate

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of relevant compliance experience (third-party risk, anti-corruption, sanctions)
• Big 4 experience preferred; in-house multinational exposure a plus
• Strong risk-based controls, due diligence and anti-corruption knowledge
• Proficient in drafting memos, policies and presentations in English
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Experience with sanctions screening and corporate intelligence tools such as LexisNexis Bridger/World-Check

Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party due diligence onboarding, identity verification and ongoing monitoring
• Design and implement risk-based workflows, controls and escalation for third parties
• Perform beneficial ownership checks for high-risk entities
• Improve data quality and auditability of compliance records
• Support sanctions screening, monitoring and policy updates
• Prepare training materials and executive-ready memos/presentations
• Assist with GDPR/DPDP privacy processes and data mapping

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Judgment & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law/Compliance/Risk/Finance

Tools

LexisNexis Bridger

Orbis/Moody’s World-Check

Data privacy tools

Job description

Company Description

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers.

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.

Learn more at www.believe.com

Job Description

We are looking for a pragmatic, business-oriented Group Compliance Manager to join Believe’s global Legal & Compliance team. This position is essential for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and safeguarding our organization against risks such as corruption, trade sanctions, and data privacy issues.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in strengthening Believe’s global compliance framework, with a particular focus on third-party risk management, anti-corruption, international sanctions, compliance controls and operational compliance projects.

The position is based in India at our Mumbai office and would be reporting locally to the Head of Customer Finance and Legal Operations and with a central reporting to the Group Risk & Compliance Director based in Paris headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

KYC-KYB & Third-Party Management

• Conduct thorough due diligence on third parties to meet regulatory standards, including onboarding, identity verification, bank details checks, due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

• Support the design and implementation of risk-based workflows, controls and escalation processes for third parties.

• Conduct beneficial ownership checks for higher-risk third parties.

• Improve data quality, documentation standards and auditability of third-party compliance records.

Anti-Corruption and Business Integrity

• Contribute to the implementation of action plans arising from corruption risk mapping and compliance risk assessments.

• Design, document and monitor practical controls relating to gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, third-party engagement, donations, sponsorships and other relevant risk areas.

• Prepare clear guidance, training materials, compliance memos and executive-ready presentations.

International Sanctions and Restricted Parties Screening

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of sanctions screening and monitoring.

• Help assess higher-risk situations and ensure appropriate escalation where required.

• Monitor relevant sanctions developments and support updates to internal policies and training materials.

• Ensure sanctions-related decisions are properly documented.

Data Privacy Support

• Support the Legal & Compliance team in maintaining and improving privacy-related processes, including GDPR and other applicable local privacy requirements such as India’s DPDP framework.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to maintain Records of Processing Activities, data mapping and privacy documentation where required.

Additional Insurance Support

• Provide operational support for the administration of global insurance programs, including E&O, D&O and cyber policies.

What We Are Looking For

• A pragmatic compliance professional with strong judgment and integrity.

• A collaborative team player able to work effectively across countries, cultures and functions.

• A clear communicator able to provide practical guidance to stakeholders.

• A proactive projects contributor who is comfortable proposing alternatives, driving implementation and delivering results.

• A person with strong understanding of KYC/KYS regulations and GDPR requirements and with excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Why Join Believe?

• Join a global Legal & Compliance team with direct exposure to international stakeholders and senior decision-makers.

• Help build and scale practical compliance processes across a fast-moving global music and technology company.

• Take ownership of projects and operational transformation.

• Work in a lean environment where your contribution will be visible and in which you will cover all aspects of compliance.

• Contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability and responsible growth across a diverse international group.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of relevant experience in compliance, third-party risk management, anti-corruption, sanctions, forensic compliance, internal controls or regulatory risk.

• Prior experience in a Big 4 is strongly preferred. In-house experience in an international corporate environment would be a strong advantage.

• Strong understanding of compliance risk-based controls, due diligence processes, sanctions screening and anti-corruption requirements.

• Full professional proficiency in English, including the ability to draft clear memos,policies, procedures and presentations.

• Good project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and successfully deliver projects.

• Experience with compliance screening, due diligence and corporate intelligence tools such as LexisNexis Bridger, Orbis/ Moody’s, World-Check or equivalent platforms.

• Comfortable using digital tools, workflow automation and generative AI responsibly to improve compliance processes.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management or Finance.

• Professional certifications such as CA or CIA or equivalent would be a plus.

Additional Information

Benefits @Believe:

#Flexibility– Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time

#Office perks– a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lacklustre, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc

#Wellbeing– Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture

#Transperancy– engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us

#Sustainability– You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future.

Disclosure:

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.