The Associate Manager, India Operations (formal title: Associate Manager, India Operations) is responsible for managing and adhering to compliance requirements for CFA Institute India Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of CFA Institute. The successful individual will manage internal and external non-financial compliance including contracts and contractual obligations. It will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting risk for the India operations.
This role will be based in Mumbai and will be eligible for hybrid working options. It will be supported by the Country Head India with a matrix reporting line to the Risk division.
The requirements of this role include:
Non-Financial Compliance
- Responsible for implementing the First Line of Defense for Risk & Compliance in India.
- Record, assess, and report all non-financial compliance matters related to the organization's operations; implement and monitor changes to compliance requirements arising out of internal or external changes.
- Serve as the Country liaison with local compliance regulatory authorities such as the Municipal Corporation, Labor Department, Child and Welfare Department etc., for managing inspections, compliance requirements and audits.
- Work closely with Country Head and other internal stakeholders to complete filing, reports, and record keeping of all non-financial compliance.
- Monitor changes to compliance requirements and keep requirements updated and completed.
- Collaborate with the internal Compliance team to implement and report on organizational compliance standards.
- Arrange and monitor mandatory and necessary compliance training for the employees in India wherever necessary.
Contracting
- Partner with key stakeholders in India to document, process, and maintain third party business contracts via the Contracting System.
- Partner with the internal Contract Management team to ensure global practices are effectively implemented in the local office.
- Serve as Point of Contact for contracting requirements in India, for all internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement Contract Management system, processes, and training for all employees in India.
Risk Management
- Collaborate with the internal Risk Management team to provide reporting and insight into Enterprise risks from the operations in India.
- Serve as the Country liaison with internal functions to ensure that risks and compliance requirements are understood and reported to management for effective decision making.
- Implement Business Continuity Processes for the operations of the organization in India
- Support the internal team in recording, managing, and reporting risks related to new initiatives being implemented in India.
- Support Risk Management training for the organization.
The skills and experience required for this role include:
- Graduate Degree or commensurate education and experience, with an ICSI/CA qualification preferred
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in Compliance/Company Secretarial functions
- Strong communication skills in English and Marathi
- Excellent understanding of local corporate compliance requirements
- Experience managing relationships with compliance authorities preferred
- Proficiency using standard office software and contracting platforms
Working and travel requirements:
- Full time employment with requirement to be in office for a minimum of two days per week
- Occasional travel required for work, conferences, and events
- Occasional flexible working hours to partner with internal stakeholders in the US and EMEA
