Telecom Regulatory Affairs

Are you a highly specialized, results-driven professional with **unparalleled expertise in Indian telecom regulatory compliance** and its operational implementation? We are searching for a **Senior Compliance Analyst - Telecom Regulations & Operations** to champion our adherence to all telecom legal and licensing obligations, while seamlessly integrating compliance into our backend and data center operations.

This critical role demands an exhaustive understanding of **TRAI and DoT mandates, telecom licensing conditions, and the intricate compliance landscape of the Indian telecom sector**. You will be the linchpin in mitigating regulatory risks, ensuring continuous operational conformity, and guiding our business through the complexities of telecom governance.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Ultimate Telecom Regulatory Compliance & Assurance**:

- Proactively monitor, interpret, and disseminate all evolving telecom regulatory changes, assessing their precise impact on our operations, services, and infrastructure, and leading the implementation of necessary adjustments.
- Manage and meticulously execute all telecom compliance audits, regulatory filings, reporting obligations (e.g., QoS reports, subscriber data data reports, financial reports as per DoT/TRAI), and liaise directly with regulatory authorities during inspections or inquiries.
- Design, implement, and continuously audit robust internal controls, policies, and frameworks to ensure unwavering adherence to telecom regulatory requirements across all functions.
- Develop and deliver internal training programs on telecom compliance best practices for relevant teams.
- **Telecom Vendor & Partner Compliance Oversight**:

- Oversee the procurement and management of telecom-specific resources and services (e.g., bandwidth, dark fiber, network equipment), ensuring all vendor agreements and operations align strictly with regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct due diligence on potential telecom vendors for compliance risks and enforce contractual obligations related to regulatory adherence (e.g., lawful interception, security guidelines).
- **Data Center & Telecom Infrastructure Regulatory Conformity**:

- Ensure all data center operations, network infrastructure deployments, and security protocols are in full compliance with **DoT security guidelines, specific telecom license conditions, and national critical information infrastructure standards.**:

- Conduct regular compliance checks on physical and logical access to telecom equipment and data within data centers.
- **Regulatory Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions**:

- Lead the investigation and resolution of all regulatory compliance deviations or incidents, performing in-depth root cause analyses and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage and track all regulatory inquiries or escalations through to resolution, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
- **Policy & Process Development for Regulatory Adherence**:

- Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines specifically tailored to ensure telecom regulatory compliance across all operational workflows.
- Identify opportunities for automation within compliance processes to enhance efficiency and reduce human error.
- **Regulatory Reporting, Analytics & Intelligence**:

- Develop and present highly detailed reports and dashboards on telecom compliance status, key regulatory risk indicators, and performance against regulatory benchmarks for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide strategic insights based on regulatory intelligence to support business planning and risk mitigation.
- **Risk Management & Regulatory Mitigation Strategy**:

- Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize regulatory compliance risks within the telecom domain, developing and implementing comprehensive mitigation strategies.
- Formulate contingency plans for potential regulatory changes or enforcement actions.
- **Cross-Functional & Regulatory Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Act as the central point of contact and lead liaison for all interactions with **TRAI, DoT, TERM cells, and other relevant government agencies.**:

- Collaborate closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to embed compliance requirements into new services, products, and operational processes from inception.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**: Postgraduate (MBA or Law degree preferred).
- **Experience**: 5+ years of dedicated experience in **telecom regulatory compliance and backend operations within India**, with a proven track record of successfully navigating complex DoT/TRAI regulations.
- **Skills**:

- **Expert-level, practical knowledge of Indian telecom regulations (TRAI Act, Indian Telegraph Act, IT Act as applicable to telecom, UASL/UL VNO licenses, MNP, QoS, Security Guidelines, etc.).**:

- Demonstrable experience in managing regulatory filings, audits, and direct interactions with DoT/TRAI off