Description:

Role Overview:

The Group Head Compliance will lead and institutionalize a comprehensive compliance and regulatory assurance framework across a diversified, promoter-led conglomerate with multiple listed and unlisted entities. The role demands deep regulatory fluency, strategic oversight, and the ability to harmonize compliance standards across sectors, geographies, and corporate structures while ensuring adherence to NSE/SEBI, MCA, FEMA, SIFO, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for a seasoned compliance leader who can balance governance, risk assurance, and regulatory diplomacy at the group level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure full compliance with NSE / SEBI LODR and other corporate governance obligations.

- Oversee MCA filings, Companies Act compliances, CSR, Board approvals, and annual returns.

- Supervise FEMA and RBI compliance for FDI, ODI, ECBs, and cross-border transactions.

- Manage responses to regulatory inquiries from SEBI, MCA, SIFO, ED, and related bodies.

- Ensure adherence to AML, Anti-Bribery, Competition, and Whistleblower regulations.

2. Group Compliance Framework:

- Design and implement a unified Group Compliance Framework across all entities.

- Develop a central compliance calendar covering NSE, MCA, FEMA, and SEBI obligations.

- Standardize compliance reporting, dashboards, and escalation protocols.

- Drive adoption of a digital Compliance Management / GRC system for real-time tracking.

3. Governance, Board & Disclosure Management:

- Act as the principal compliance advisor to the Board, Audit, and Risk Committees.

- Manage all SEBI / NSE-related disclosures, insider trading compliances, and RPT reporting.

- Oversee LODR disclosures under Regulations 30 and 46, including media and investor updates.

- Lead policy reviews, annual Board affirmations, and governance process improvements.

4. Advisory & Transactional Support:

- Provide compliance due diligence for M&A, restructuring, and capital market transactions.

- Advise management on fit-and-proper, beneficial ownership, and related party obligations.

- Review shareholder agreements and cross-border contracts for regulatory alignment.

- Ensure statutory approvals for inter-company loans, guarantees, and investments.

5. Risk & Assurance:

- Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and internal control audits.

- Define compliance KPIs and KRIs across group entities.

- Implement a regulatory breach and remediation tracking mechanism.

- Integrate compliance findings with enterprise risk and internal audit functions.

6. Investigations & Enforcement Coordination:

- Lead and coordinate responses during regulatory inspections and investigations.

- Oversee whistleblower and internal forensic investigations with transparency and integrity.

- Manage external counsel and documentation for enforcement or show-cause proceedings.

7. Training, Awareness & Culture:

- Champion compliance awareness through regular training and certification programs.

- Publish quarterly compliance updates and regulatory insights for leadership teams.

- Embed a compliance-by-design ethos into everyday business processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: LL.B / LL.M / CS / CA / MBA (Finance / Risk)

Experience: 1520+ years in corporate, regulatory, or compliance leadership within large listed or diversified conglomerates.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong command of SEBI/NSE LODR, Companies Act, FEMA/RBI, and related frameworks.

- Proven experience handling SIFO/SFIO investigations and regulatory enforcement.

- Exposure to GRC systems and compliance digitalization initiatives.