AD - UK Compliance & Risk - BFSI

About Our Client

Our client is a large MNC Financial Services firm with significant growth plans for the India region, our client is embarking on the next stage of the development of their Global Shared Service Centre based out of Delhi NCR. They are looking for an Associate Director for leading their compliance function.

Job Description

You shall be responsible for heading the Business Risk & Compliance function for India and the main responsibilities of the role shall include:

- Identify statutory, regulatory, organizational and operational risks

- Ensure on-going compliance of their systems/procedures/processes, and provide general compliance support

- Conduct in-depth monitoring reviews, provide assurance that business controls align with regulatory requirements and implement effective regulatory risk control

- Ensure consistent delivery of core Central Compliance functions in line with the Indian & UK regulatory requirements

- Implement complex regulatory requirements and best approaches to mitigating risk covering money laundering, corruption, data protection and consumer protection

- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the team and acting as an escalation point for all Central Compliance matters

- Providing subject matter expertise in the area of Central Compliance and providing guidance to the team

- Participating in various global and regional projects relating to Central Compliance to provide meaningful participation and driving strategic direction and successful implementation of such projects within the region

The Successful Applicant

- 14+ years of compliance experience in a Financial Services setup along with solid understanding of UK & Indian regulations is a must

- Proven knowledge and understanding of compliance function and regulatory requirements underlying Central Compliance controls, such as regulations on anti-bribery and corruption, licensing and registration, personal account dealing

- Extensive experience of dealing with regulators

- Strong management, motivational and interpersonal skills

- Proven ability to develop and challenge staff to enable them to meet their full potential

- Ability to confront conflict and difficult issues in a professional, assertive and proactive manner while remaining sensitive to business needs

- Capable of representing and enforcing compliance with regulations with personnel at all levels of seniority

- Comfortable delivering difficult messages to the business in a positive way

- Ability to lead complex projects Self starter with the ability to meet or exceed expectations, meet deadlines, prioritize work, multi-task and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment

What's On Offer

Lead a team of highly qualified individuals, in a role that promises excellent remuneration, fast track growth and global career prospects