Senior Manager – Legal, Risk & Compliance

Overview

Senior Manager leading the Legal, Risk & Compliance function for Ascensus's Global Capability Center in India, reporting to the Director - Legal, Risk & Compliance of Ascensus India with oversight from U.S. stakeholders.

What you'll do

• 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 company's 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Protect, secure, and properly handle all confidential data held by Ascensus to guard against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure.
• Build and lead a high-performing legal, risk, and compliance team.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in legal, risk, and compliance roles.
• Deep understanding of Indian financial regulations (RBI, FEMA, Companies Act, Tax laws etc.).
• Experience working with or for US-based multinational corporations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CRMP, FRM, PRM.
• Ideally experience within a multinational or GCC environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. compliance standards (FCPA, SOX, etc.).

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Virtual remote positions require an uninterrupted virtual workspace, family care in place during business hours, and internet speed of 25 Mbps or better for individual use.