Director, Ethics & Compliance

Overview

Lead the design, implementation and daily operation of the ethics and compliance program across India, owning regional compliance risks including anti-bribery, anti-corruption (ABAC) and trade compliance, and acting as the primary compliance point of contact for business leaders.

What you'll do

• Lead the anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) program in India, managing risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements for India operations and track relevant legal developments affecting the business.
• Cultivate proactive relationships with India Public Sector sales, commercial legal, and Public Policy teams on compliance matters.
• Support India trade compliance matters, including import/export considerations and sanctions screening with global colleagues.
• Serve as the primary regional resource for Code of Conduct questions, potential violations, and related internal investigations.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training and awareness programs tailored to the India business and workforce.
• Conduct thorough compliance risk assessments and audits of business practices, policies, and third-party relationships within India.
• Provide practical, risk-based compliance advice to business stakeholders on day-to-day operational questions and initiatives.
• Support the intake, triage, and resolution of compliance concerns and whistleblower reports raised through reporting channels.
• Provide ad hoc support on compliance projects in other territories, working alongside regional compliance officers.
• Report on compliance program metrics, risks, and initiatives to the Head of Global Ethics and Compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable anti-corruption, trade, and regulatory compliance laws, translating them into program updates.

What you'll need

• 8+ years of relevant compliance experience in anti-bribery, regulatory, and/or trade compliance within a multinational corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or operating a compliance program, ideally within India and other emerging markets.
• Working knowledge of Indian regulatory requirements and international anti-corruption frameworks like FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
• Experience conducting or supporting internal investigations and third-party due diligence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide pragmatic, risk-based guidance to business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority across a matrixed, global organization.
• Willingness to support compliance matters in other territories and comfort working across diverse time zones and cultures.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for regional compliance activities.

Nice to have

• A legal qualification is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Kannada, Tamil, or other regional Indian languages is a plus.
• Additional language skills, including Arabic, are highly advantageous.

Details

• Office-based role in Bangalore; most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed.
• Occasionally supports other regions such as JAPAC and the Middle East.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.