Assistant Manager - Compliance

Overview

JLL is seeking an Assistant Manager - Compliance Management to support and strengthen the organization's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards while minimizing compliance risks across business operations.

What you'll do

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs across the organization.
• Monitor adherence to statutory, regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance requirements.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Draft, review, update, and communicate compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure policies remain aligned with changing legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Support policy deployment and governance initiatives across functions.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and assessments of business processes and practices.
• Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and potential risks.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely closure.
• Evaluate business activities, vendor engagements, contracts, and operational decisions for compliance risks.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance audits.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Maintain compliance documentation, records, and audit evidence.
• Support compliance reporting and management reviews.
• Develop and conduct compliance training programs and awareness sessions for employees.
• Provide guidance and clarification on compliance-related requirements.
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Support investigations into compliance breaches and policy violations.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Contribute to crisis management, escalation processes, and compliance governance meetings.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assess the impact of regulatory developments on business operations.
• Recommend necessary changes to policies, processes, and controls to maintain compliance.

What you'll need

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Legal Compliance, or Internal Audit.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring compliance frameworks and controls.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in conducting compliance audits, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of industry practices, corporate governance principles, and professional standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, or Legal Compliance.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Services, or related industries.
• Exposure to statutory compliance management, regulatory audits, ISO standards, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external regulatory agencies.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (on-site).
• Scheduled weekly hours: 48.