Regional Compliance Lead

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group in Gurugram leads regional compliance, driving a robust ethics and risk framework aligned with global standards. The Regional Compliance Lead will shape the Group Compliance Programme across the region, partnering with leadership to embed integrity and governance in business decisions.

The role covers investigations, due diligence, third-party risk management, and regulatory monitoring, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement within a multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in ethics, compliance, risk, or related.
• Experience with ABAC, investigations, due diligence.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders across functions.
• Experience in multinational engineering or professional services env preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Group Compliance Programme across the region.
• Promote ethics, integrity and compliance through training and engagement.
• Maintain regional compliance risk registers with mitigations.
• Oversee processes: conflicts of interest, due diligence, gifts & hospitality.
• Support investigations and compliance monitoring and audits.
• Support ISO 37001 readiness and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and action recommendations.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance/Accounting/Business

Master’s degree or professional qualification (advantage)

Tools

ISO 37001

Job description

Job Description

About SJ Group:

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000+ in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About the Role

The Regional Compliance Lead, based at our Head Office in Gurugram, India, will lead the implementation of the Group Compliance Programme, driving compliance, ethics and integrity, risk management, investigations, governance and regulatory compliance across the business.

This role requires an experienced compliance professional with strong expertise in ethics and compliance, investigations, risk management, anti-bribery and corruption, third-party due diligence and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Group Compliance Programme across the region.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity and compliance through training, awareness and business engagement.
• Maintain and oversee regional compliance risk registers, ensuring key risks are identified, monitored and appropriately mitigated.
• Oversee key compliance processes, including Conflict of Interest, Employee Declarations, Business Partner Due Diligence, Gifts & Hospitality and related activities.
• Lead and coordinate third-party due diligence, compliance assessments and risk-based monitoring.
• Support investigations relating to whistleblower reports, fraud, misconduct, bribery, corruption and other compliance matters.
• Provide practical compliance guidance to business leaders and stakeholders and support ethical decision-making.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, reporting and management updates, including key risks and remediation activities.
• Support ISO 37001 readiness, certification and other compliance assurance initiatives.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Governance or a related discipline. A Master's Degree or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification in Compliance, Ethics, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Fraud, AML or a related field would be highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Risk Management, Investigations, Internal Audit, Governance or related disciplines.
• Strong experience in Ethics & Compliance, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC), Whistleblower/Speak-Up Programmes, Investigations, Third-Party Due Diligence and Compliance Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of compliance, ethics, governance and risk frameworks, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business functions.
• Experience working in a multinational, consulting, engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services environment would be highly regarded. Experience with ISO 37001 would be advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join SJ

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently doesn't require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!