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Senior Manager Legal, Risk & Compliance India

Senior Manager Legal, Risk & Compliance India

AscensusChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1 day ago
Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1 : Position Summary

As a key member of the LRC Department this position will be responsible for overseeing all legal

and regulatory matters development and implementation of risk management functions and

compliance initiatives for Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This leadership role requires

extensive expertise in Indian financial regulations U.S. laws and customs strong managerial

capabilities and a strategic mindset to ensure organizational integrity and operational resilience.

This position will report to the Director - Legal Risk & Compliance of Ascensus India with oversight

from the U.S. stakeholders.

Section 2 : Job Functions Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Function

  • Regulatory Advisory and Organizational Management.
  • Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements

employment contracts service agreements and NDAs.

  • Notify the Board and / or senior management on legal issues impacting companys
  • operations and regulatory requirements.

  • Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory matters litigation and
  • dispute resolution if any.

  • Stay abreast of changes in Indian laws and regulations relevant to financial services.
  • Risk Management

  • Develop implement and oversee risk management strategies to identify assess and
  • mitigate legal regulatory operational and reputational risks.
  • Lead regular risk assessments across business units to identify current and emerging risks ensuring comprehensive risk registers are maintained and updated.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations.
  • Develop and deliver risk management training programs for employees at all levels.
  • Promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
  • Compliance Function

  • Lead the design implementation and monitoring of compliance programs in accordance
  • with Indian law US parent company policies and global standards.

  • Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness of compliance obligations among employees.
  • Conduct internal investigations into potential compliance breaches and recommend
  • corrective actions.

  • Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain robust internal policies procedures and controls.
  • Corporate Governance

  • Support the Board and leadership in governance matters including preparing board
  • materials and ensuring statutory compliance.

  • Manage company secretarial functions including maintaining statutory registers and
  • records

  • Responsible for protecting securing and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access improper transmission and / or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • At Ascensus we are guided by our Core Values of People Matter Quality First and Integrity Always. They inspire us every day to prioritize an environment of respect for those we serve and one another and should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day.
  • Supervision

  • Build and lead a high-performing legal risk and compliance team.
  • Mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement
  • Section 3 : Experience Skills Knowledge Requirements

  • Education : Masters degree in finance Risk Management Business Administration or
  • related field. Professional certifications such as CRMP FRM PRM are preferred.

  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in legal risk and compliance roles ideally
  • within a multinational or GCC environment.

  • Deep understanding of Indian financial regulations (RBI FEMA Companied Act Tax laws etc.).
  • Experience working with or for US-based multinational corporations; familiarity with the U.S compliance standards (FCPA SOX etc.) is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • For all virtual remote positions in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions we require an uninterrupted virtual workspace and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building then a stronger connection is you are unsure of your internet speed please check with your service provider. Note : For call center roles specifically it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ or @ email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

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