Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of Role

Compliance Governance & Framework

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance management framework for airport infrastructure projects and associated business functions.
• Ensure compliances of concessionaire agreement, company policies & procedures, guidelines, and governance mechanisms aligned with corporate requirements.
• Maintain a centralized compliance obligations register covering all applicable laws, regulations, approvals, licenses, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports, permits, licenses, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor validity and renewal of licenses, approvals, registrations, and statutory permissions.
• Coordinate with government authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders for compliance-related matters.
• Monitor closure of audit observations and compliance gaps.

Risk Management

• Perform compliance risk assessments and identify high-risk areas across projects and business functions.
• Develop mitigation plans and control measures for identified compliance risks.
• Maintain compliance risk registers and track mitigation effectiveness.
• Escalate critical compliance risks to management with recommended actions.
• Monitor compliance obligations of external stakeholders engaged on projects.

Reporting & MIS

• Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, trackers, and management reports.
• Present compliance status, risk exposure, overdue actions, and trend analysis to management.
• Generate periodic compliance MIS for project leadership and corporate governance reviews.
• Monitor compliance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ethics & Awareness

• Promote ethical business conduct and adherence to company policies and code of conduct.
• Conduct compliance awareness sessions and training programs for employees and contractors.
• Support whistleblower mechanisms and compliance investigations where required.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Track changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Update compliance frameworks and processes in response to regulatory changes.
• Benchmark compliance practices against industry best practices.
• Drive digitization and automation of compliance management processes.

Domain Expertise

• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance.
• Construction and Infrastructure Compliance.
• Labour Law Compliance.
• Environmental and Sustainability Compliance.
• Corporate Governance.
• Contractual Compliance Management.
• Audit & Assurance.
• Risk Management Frameworks.
• Due Diligence Processes.
• Regulatory Reporting & Documentation.

Digital & Operational Tools

• Compliance Management Systems.
• SAP / ERP Platforms.
• Power BI.
• SharePoint / Document Management Systems.
• Audit & Risk Management Tools.
• MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Engineering, Management, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA (Infrastructure/Business Management) will be an added advantage.
• 12-15 years of experience in compliance, governance, risk management, audit, legal compliance, or regulatory affairs.
• Experience in infrastructure, airport, real estate, construction, utilities, or large-scale project environments preferred.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder compliance requirements across project lifecycles.