A leading global container shipping and logistics group is hiring a Manager, Compliance to join a lean, high-impact global compliance function based out of Mumbai.

About the Role
This is a hands-on, senior compliance position reporting to the Head of Compliance (based in Singapore). You will lead a small team of sanctions analysts in India while owning a mix of hands-on sanctions screening and broader compliance advisory work across the group.

Team
Directly lead 2-3 Sanctions Screening Analysts based in India

Key Responsibilities:

Sanctions & Screening (~50%)
Own Level 2 sanctions screening escalations and reviews, including Sanctioned Controlled Ownership (SCO) assessments
Serve as the primary advisor on sanctions-related matters, partnering with Commercial, Operations and Finance teams to embed robust screening processes, particularly in sensitive jurisdictions and for new customer/partner onboarding

Broader Compliance (~50%)
Support Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC), trade compliance, ethics and business integrity, and competition law compliance across the group
Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance policies and controls,



with particular focus on ABAC, conflicts of interest and sanctions programs
Track and interpret regulatory developments globally (trade sanctions, anti-corruption laws), translating them into clear, actionable guidance for the business
Assist with investigations into potential compliance incidents, documenting findings and recommending corrective measures
Design and deliver compliance training across the organisation, building a proactive compliance culture

Candidate Profile
5-8 years of experience in compliance, with meaningful depth in sanctions and ABAC
Industry background in shipping preferred but not required; candidates from banking or BPO/shared-services compliance backgrounds are also encouraged to apply
Bachelor's degree required; a law degree (LLB) is not mandatory
Sanctions certification is a plus
Solid sense of integrity, ownership and the ability to mentor junior team members

If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

📌 Compliance Manager - Sanctions (Mumbai)
🏢 Aquis Search
📍 Mumbai