Compliance Officer

Job SummaryThis supervisory role leads the compliance team in developing, implementing, and monitoring regulatory programs. The Compliance & Functional Officer ensures robust controls, guides analysts, and elevates the organization’s culture of integrity and ethical conduct.Job PurposeTo oversee the end-to-end compliance cycle—monitoring, analysis, audits, investigations, and training—while managing a small team. The officer acts as a bridge between departments, senior leadership, and external regulators, ensuring timely reporting and mitigation of compliance risks.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Law, or related fieldMinimum of five years of compliance experience, including supervisory responsibilitiesProven track record in regulatory reporting, audits, and investigationsStrong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skillsKey ResponsibilitiesCompliance MonitoringAssign tasks and oversee daily operation of the Compliance Monitoring System.Review and validate analysts’ work to confirm deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.Escalate significant gaps or potential violations to the Chief Compliance Officer.Data Analysis & ReportingLead the preparation of monthly and quarterly compliance dashboards and exception reports.Interpret data trends, propose corrective actions, and present findings to senior management.Audits & InvestigationsPlan, coordinate, and execute internal compliance audits.Supervise investigations into alleged breaches, guide evidence collection, and draft investigation reports.Stakeholder EngagementServe as primary liaison for internal departments (Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, IT) on compliance initiatives.Represent the compliance function in interdepartmental steering committees.Training & CommunicationDesign and deliver advanced compliance training for mid-level managers.Draft policy updates, conduct town-hall briefings, and maintain the compliance intranet portal.Ethics & ConfidentialityUphold the highest ethical standards in handling sensitive information.Implement protocols to secure confidential data and report any breaches immediately.