[Hiring] Senior Manager - Legal, Risk & Compliance @Ascensus

Role Description

As a key member of the LRC Department, this position will be responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory matters, development and implementation of risk management functions, and compliance initiatives for Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This leadership role requires extensive expertise in Indian financial regulations, U.S. laws and customs, strong managerial capabilities, and a strategic mindset to ensure organizational integrity and operational resilience. This position will report to the Director - Legal, Risk & Compliance of Ascensus India with oversight from the U.S. stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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, Companies Act, Tax laws, etc.).
• Experience working with or for US-based multinational corporations; familiarity with 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.

Requirements

• Build and lead a high-performing legal, risk, and compliance team.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• For all virtual remote positions, ensure an uninterrupted virtual workspace and family care during business hours.
• Internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use.
• For call center roles, either hardwire equipment directly to the internet router or ensure workstation proximity to the router.

Benefits

• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses.
• We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment.