Position : Compliance Manager-India

What You’ll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Investigations

- Lead and conduct internal investigations in India, with additional support for regional APAC investigations when required.
- Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with global investigation protocols, maintaining independence, objectivity, and defensibility.
- Handle cases involving conflicts of interest, bribery/corruption, kickbacks, export control concerns, fraud, falsification of records, and workplace harassment/discrimination.
- Analyze incoming allegations and develop structured investigation plans.
- Carry out comprehensive fact‑finding through e‑Discovery review and in‑depth investigative interviews.
- Manage internal investigation resources and, where needed, oversee external contractors or third‑party investigators.
- Prepare clear, detailed investigation reports, outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Present investigation results and recommended actions to business leaders and key internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with external counsel, particularly in investigations that involve employee relations issues or potential labor disputes.

- Compliance Program Management

- Implement and maintain India’ compliance framework in alignment with global and APAC regional standards.
- Act as the primary compliance partner for all India office sites and warehouse operations, ensuring effective compliance support.
- Identify and assess compliance risks in India, including third-party and government interaction risks, and implement risk-based mitigation measures with business leaders proactively.
- Experience in managing third-party due diligence and mitigating corruption risks associated with intermediaries is preferred.




- Design and deliver targeted compliance training in English, with localization into Hindi or other regional languages as needed to ensure effective understanding and retention, focusing on key risk areas (e.g., anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, harassment prevention).
- Support policy development and localization efforts for APAC region, such as Anti‑Bribery and Anti‑Corruption (ABAC), Conflict of Interest (COI), third‑party due diligence, and other global compliance policies.
- Enhance compliance awareness through “speak‑up” programs, compliance newsletters, alerts, and regular employee engagement initiatives.

- Stakeholder Engagement Advisory

- Serve as the primary and trusted compliance advisor and business partner for India, providing timely and risk-based compliance guidance on business practices and operational risks.
- Work closely with HR, Legal, Finance, Sales, and Operations to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
- Assist external counsel in understanding business processes and identifying policy or procedural gaps.
- Support cross‑functional teams during audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Legal qualification or relevant professional certification (e.g., ACFE, CCEP) preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of compliance or legal experience,



ideally gained within multinational corporations, Big 4 accounting firms, or reputable law firms, with industry experience in manufacturing, logistics, global trading, or related sectors such as electronics distribution, semiconductors, or engineering services considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience conducting compliance and/or ER investigations in India; ASEAN or APAC regional experience is a strong plus.
- Strong understanding of Indian labor regulations, anti‑corruption and anti-bribery laws and frameworks (including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 as amended, relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the Companies Act, 2013, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002), and corporate governance standards; familiarity with ASEAN regulatory environments preferred.
- Proven ability to conduct sensitive investigations with discretion, independence, and professionalism.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a matrixed environment with regional and global teams.
- Fluency in English is required for business communication; proficiency in Hindi or other regional Indian languages is advantageous. Additional Asian language capabilities (e.g., Chinese) are considered a plus depending on regional responsibilities.

Key Competencies

- High integrity and sound judgment
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong business acumen and risk-based decision-making mindset
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
- Professional maturity and emotional intelligence
- Robust project management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

What’s In It fo

📌 Compliance Manager-india (Bengaluru)
🏢 Arrow Electronics
📍 Bengaluru