Compliance Officer

Job Purpose:

The Compliance Officer plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of client entities by ensuring that their operations adhere to all relevant legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements. The primary responsibility is to support and oversee the compliance framework for the allotted entities, ensuring that filings and submissions to government authorities are accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Adherence – Ensure the organization’s operations for allotted entities fully comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

2. Statutory Filings & Submissions – Oversee accuracy and timeliness of all filings and submissions to regulatory authorities.

3. Policy Implementation & Monitoring – Develop, implement, and enforce compliance procedures and policies; ensure business units operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.

4. Risk Assessment & Management – Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance; recommend and monitor preventive and corrective actions.

5. Reporting & Monitoring – Maintain compliance records and reporting systems; provide regular updates and performance reports.

6. Investigation & Remediation – Investigate potential compliance breaches, implement corrective measures, and ensure preventive actions are in place.

7. Management Assurance – Provide periodic assurance to senior management on the overall compliance status, highlighting key risks, corrective actions taken, and areas requiring attention.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Collaboration with Departments – Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure compliance adherence across all business operations.

2. Training & Awareness – Facilitate training sessions and awareness programs for employees regarding regulatory requirements and internal policies.

3. Monitoring Regulatory Changes – Track updates in laws and regulations; ensure timely amendments to policies and procedures.

4. Audit Support – Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance issues are addressed and audit recommendations implemented.

5. Continuous Improvement – Identify trends, recurring issues, or process gaps; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk exposure.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge or ability to understand applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.

Experience:

• Minimum: 5+ years in compliance, audit, risk management, or regulatory functions.
• Experience in maintaining records, monitoring statutory requirements, and supporting filings or audits.
• Exposure to BPO/back-office or multi-entity environments is a plus.

Preferred:

• Experience in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) & CFT (Combating the Financing of Terrorism) compliance.
• Exposure to insurance broking, aviation, or other regulated industries.

Skills:

Must Have Skills:

• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Good to Have Skills:

• Experience in regulatory reporting, filings, or compliance monitoring.
• Familiarity with compliance management software or ERP systems.
• Prior exposure to BPO or shared services environment.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and awareness programs.

Job Location : Infopark, Phase - 2, Kakkanad, Kochi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person