Regional Compliance Lead

SMEC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking a Regional Compliance Lead based in Gurugram, India, to drive the Group Compliance Programme across the region. The role requires expertise in ethics, investigations, risk management and third-party due diligence, with responsibility for governance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ABAC, whistleblower programs and investigations, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse functions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Governance or related discipline. A Master’s Degree or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Risk Management, Investigations, Internal Audit, Governance or related disciplines.
• Strong experience in ABAC, whistleblower programs, investigations and third-party due diligence.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across functions in a multinational or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 37001 and regulatory risk frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Group Compliance Programme across the region.
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity and compliance through training and business engagement.
• Maintain regional compliance risk registers and ensure mitigation of key risks.
• Oversee processes like Conflict of Interest, Employee Declarations, Due Diligence, Gifts & Hospitality.
• Coordinate third-party due diligence and risk-based monitoring.
• Support investigations relating to whistleblower reports, fraud, misconduct and corruption.
• Provide practical compliance guidance to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Support compliance audits, reporting and remediation activities.
• Assist ISO 37001 readiness and certification efforts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and propose appropriate actions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical & investigative

Integrity & professionalism

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree / professional qualification (advantage)

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.

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!