We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Compliance & Assurance to oversee compliance governance and assurance frameworks across regional operations, including shared services, processing, and contact center functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory & Policy Compliance
- Oversee and enforce adherence to Group policies, standards, and applicable local regulatory frameworks across all operational units.
- Serve as an expert advisor on policy interpretation, regulatory expectations, and implementation requirements.
- Maintain and oversee the regulatory monitoring framework, ensuring timely response to and assessment of regulatory developments.
- Direct compliance oversight over regulatory reporting and active regulatory engagements.
2. Assurance & Audit Management
- Develop, drive, and execute the annual assurance plan aligned with Group priorities and Internal Audit expectations.
- Lead independent assurance evaluations across contact centers, processing operations, and shared services functions.
- Manage, coordinate, and own external reviews and audits (both local entity and regional Group-led reviews).
- Oversee and track the timely closure of all audit findings and remediation action plans.
3. Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering pragmatic, solution-driven guidance that balances risk appetite with business goals.
- Partner with Group and cross-functional leadership teams to drive consistent framework execution.
- Foster a strong risk-aware culture through targeted communications, capability building, and sharing lessons learned across the organization.
Key Requirements
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, Risk Management) are highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance, assurance, internal audit, or risk governance within financial services, banking operations, contact centers, or shared service environments.
- Framework Expertise: Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, internal controls, audit/assurance methodologies, and cross-border governance practices.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence stakeholders, enforce policy discipline, and coordinate cross-functional teams within matrixed, cross-border environments.
- Communication: Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex regulatory mandates into actionable business steps.