Senior Compliance Officer

About the Job

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced  Senior Compliance Officer  to lead and strengthen our organizational compliance framework. The ideal candidate will bring over  5 years of hands-on experience  in regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including  IT, Security, Dev Ops, Legal, and Risk , to drive enterprise-wide compliance and foster a strong compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
Monitor regulatory and statutory changes and assess their impact on business operations
Conduct periodic internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews across IT, Security, and Business controls
Correlate, investigate, and resolve compliance issues and breaches to ensure control effectiveness
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure continuous regulatory compliance across the enterprise
Deliver compliance training and organize compliance awareness and employee engagement programs
Liaise with regulatory authorities during audits, inspections, and inquiries
Maintain compliance registers, documentation, and reporting aligned with regulatory and statutory standards
Support incident response activities related to compliance breaches
Assist with compliance initiatives for  DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 , and other applicable frameworks
Lead third-party and vendor compliance and risk assessments

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in  law, Business Administration, Finance , or a related field
(Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus)
Minimum  5 years of experience  in compliance, audit, or risk management roles
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the organization’s industry
Solid understanding of internal controls, data protection laws, and compliance standards
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as  CAMS, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or CFE
Experience working with  GRC tools  (e.g., ZenGRC, Service Now, One Trust)
Hands-on experience in compliance audits and risk mitigation planning
Familiarity with international regulations and cross-border compliance requirements
Background in  cybersecurity compliance , incident handling, and breach response

Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead enterprise-level compliance initiatives
Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Be part of a growing organization with strong focus on governance and risk management