Senior Manager - Management Assurance

Senior Manager - Management Assurance (Governance & Compliance)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 8-14 years

About the Role:

We are hiring a seasoned Management Assurance professional to drive governance, compliance, internal controls, and risk management initiatives for a leading diversified organization. The role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Governance & Compliance Framework

- Lead the design and implementation of governance frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and internal policies.

- Ensure effective deployment and adherence to corporate policies and procedures across functions.

- Monitor compliance maturity and recommend improvements.

2. Risk Management & Internal Controls

- Oversee monitoring of internal controls and compliance mechanisms.

- Identify governance risks, compliance gaps, and process deviations.

- Drive corrective and preventive action plans to strengthen control environment.

3. Audit & Regulatory Oversight

- Ensure timely closure of internal and external audit observations.

- Coordinate with audit teams and business stakeholders for implementation of corrective actions.

- Strengthen audit preparedness and compliance reporting.

4. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

- Act as a key liaison with senior management, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

- Prepare governance dashboards, MIS reports, and compliance updates for leadership review.

- Present insights and recommendations to enhance governance effectiveness.

5. Process Implementation & Continuous Improvement

- Support governance process implementation across business units.

- Track compliance performance metrics and report deviations.

- Identify opportunities for improving governance processes and operational controls.

6. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor the Management Assurance team.

- Build capability within the team on governance frameworks, compliance standards, and audit readiness.

Candidate Profile:

- 8-14 years of experience in Management Assurance, Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or related functions.

- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.

- Experience interacting with senior leadership and regulatory bodies.

- Proven ability to drive governance initiatives across large, complex organizations.

- Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background:

- CA / MBA (Finance) / Certified Internal Auditor / Risk Management certifications preferred.

- Experience in large corporates, manufacturing, infrastructure, or diversified conglomerates is an advantage.