Senior Manager -Ethics and Compliance Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager – Ethics and Compliance Officer based in India. We are seeking an experienced ethics and compliance leader to strengthen ethical business practices and oversee compliance initiatives across India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this senior role, you will lead investigations, assess regulatory and operational risks, and develop strategies that promote integrity and accountability throughout the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Employee Relations, and global compliance teams. Your work will help ensure alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, government requirements, and evolving sustainability obligations. By combining sound legal judgment, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement, you will drive continuous improvement in compliance programs and governance. This opportunity offers broad international exposure, meaningful leadership responsibilities, and the chance to shape a strong culture of ethical conduct within the aerospace and defense sector. Accountabilities - Investigate alleged violations of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across business operations in India, engaging internal and external resources when necessary. - Develop, implement, and continuously improve ethics and legal compliance strategies, programs, and initiatives to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks. - Advise senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Finance, on ethical conduct, compliance obligations, and organizational policies. - Partner with corporate attorneys and global ethics and compliance teams to address complex legal issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure appropriate resolution. - Lead periodic internal ethics and compliance reviews, risk assessments, and evaluations to identify potential gaps and strengthen controls.

• Design and deliver training on ethics, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, confidentiality, and other relevant compliance topics. - Support the development and communication of the Code of Conduct and related compliance guidance across India and the APAC region. - Manage and guide the network of local ethics and compliance officers across India, promoting consistent application of policies and standards. - Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on ethical concerns, compliance policies, and reporting procedures. - Conduct Conflict of Interest (COI) reviews, escalate cases appropriately, and review responses to annual global ethics and compliance certifications. - Support compliance obligations related to government directives, contractual requirements, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, and applicable European Union sustainability regulations. - Manage Speak Up helpline matters and ethics and compliance investigations in accordance with established procedures. - Use data analytics, scorecards, dashboards, and risk assessments to monitor compliance trends, support decision-making, and identify recurring issues. - Collaborate with global stakeholders to strengthen compliance governance, harmonize practices, and improve policies and procedures. - Travel as required, approximately 15% of the time. Requirements - Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role within an international organization. - Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance risks, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), privacy, Speak Up reporting channels, and compliance investigations.