Senior Manager

Job Functions , Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Function Regulatory Advisory and Organizational Management. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, employment contracts, service agreements, and NDAs. Notify the Board and/or senior management on legal issues impacting company’s operations and regulatory requirements. Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory matters, litigation and dispute resolution, if any. Stay abreast of changes in Indian laws and regulations relevant to financial services. Risk Management Develop, implement, and oversee risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks. Lead regular risk assessments across business units to identify current and emerging risks, ensuring comprehensive risk registers are maintained and updated. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations. Develop and deliver risk management training programs for employees at all levels. Promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement. Compliance Function Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs in accordance with Indian law, US parent company policies, and global standards. Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness of compliance obligations among employees. Conduct internal investigations into potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions. Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and reporting. Develop and maintain robust internal policies, procedures, and controls. Corporate Governance Support the Board and leadership in governance matters, including preparing board materials and ensuring statutory compliance. Manage company secretarial functions, including maintaining statutory registers and records Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients. At Ascensus we are guided by our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®. They inspire us every day to prioritize an environment of respect for those we serve and one another and should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day. Supervision Build and lead a high-performing legal, risk, and compliance team. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements Education: Master’s degree in finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certifications such as CRMP, FRM, PRM, are preferred. Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in legal, risk, and compliance roles, ideally within a multinational or GCC environment. Deep understanding of Indian financial regulations (RBI, FEMA, Companied Act, Tax laws etc.). Experience working with or for US-based multinational corporations; familiarity with the U.S compliance standards (FCPA, SOX, etc.) is highly desirable. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.