Lead Manager (Risk & Compliance)

Kalamandir Jewellers Limited; Surat; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamandir Jewellers Limited is seeking a Lead Manager – Risk & Compliance at our Corporate Office in India. You will design and implement a comprehensive risk framework spanning retail showrooms, manufacturing, refinery/bullion, logistics, and HR, while guiding IPO readiness and ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to manage risk across multi-location operations, with focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Law, Business, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree (MBA / LL.M / M.Com / PGDM) is preferred.
• 3–7 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ERM framework, risk governance structure, and Risk Register.
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate risks across all business units.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments for showrooms, manufacturing units, refinery operations, logistics, finance, and IT.
• Monitor SOP adherence and recommend process improvements.
• Review key operational risks including inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, cash handling, and bullion movement.
• Evaluate internal controls, support internal audits, and track audit closure.
• Implement preventive controls to reduce fraud and operational errors.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely renewals and filings.
• Support IPO readiness by aligning internal controls and compliance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements.
• Coordinate on ICFR, due diligence, DRHP risk disclosures, and closing compliance gaps.
• Implement key IPO-related governance policies.
• Investigate irregularities, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation of safety standards and conduct periodic safety audits.
• Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Prepare key risk reports, dashboards, and documentation for audits and IPO processes.
• Conduct training on risk awareness, fraud prevention, SOP adherence, and safety.
• Promote a risk-aware and compliant culture across the organisation.

Job description

Lead Manager (Risk & Compliance) JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Lead Manager – Risk & Compliance

Department: Risk & Compliance

Location: Corporate Office

Reporting To: Compliance & Risk Officer

I. POSITION OVERVIEW

The Risk Officer will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive Risk Management Framework for the Company’s retail showrooms, manufacturing divisions, refinery/bullion operations, logistics, corporate functions, and HR processes. The role also includes supporting the Company in IPO readiness, ensuring that internal controls, statutory compliances, documentation, and risk reporting meet the standards required for listing.

The position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulatory compliance, understanding of internal controls, and the ability to monitor risks across multi-location operations. The Risk Officer will continuously identify existing and emerging risks and assist management in strategic planning and decision-making.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the ERM framework, risk governance structure, and Risk Register.
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate risks across all business units.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments for showrooms, manufacturing units, refinery operations, logistics, finance, and IT.
• Monitor SOP adherence and recommend process improvements.
• Review key operational risks including inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, cash handling, and bullion movement.
• Evaluate internal controls, support internal audits, and track audit closure.
• Implement preventive controls to reduce fraud and operational errors.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely renewals and filings.
• Support IPO readiness by aligning internal controls and compliance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements.
• Coordinate on ICFR, due diligence, DRHP risk disclosures, and closing compliance gaps.
• Implement key IPO-related governance policies (Insider Trading, RPT, Whistleblower).
• Investigate irregularities, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation of safety standards and conduct periodic safety audits.
• Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Prepare key risk reports, dashboards, and documentation for audits and IPO processes.
• Conduct training on risk awareness, fraud prevention, SOP adherence, and safety.
• Promote a risk-aware and compliant culture across the organisation.

III. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Law, Business, or equivalent.

- Master’s degree (MBA / LL.M / M.Com / PGDM) is preferred and will be considered an added advantage.

- 3–7 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or internal controls.

Preferred:

- IPO or listed-company experience.

- Certifications like ERM, CIA, CISA, CFA (any level).

IV. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

- Analytical and strong risk assessment capability

- Understanding of statutory compliance and internal controls

- Strong communication and reporting skills

- High integrity and confidentiality

- Ability to work under pressure, especially during audits and IPO