Associate Manager - India Operations

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Manager, India Operations is responsible for managing and adhering to compliance requirements for CFA Institute India Private Limited (CFAIIPL).  The successful individual will manage India-specific compliance related processes, including contracts and contractual obligations. 

This role will be based in Mumbai and will be eligible for hybrid working options. It will be supported by the Director, Business Operations, India.

Non-Financial Compliance 

• Responsible for implementing the First Line of Defense for Risk & Compliance in India. 
• Record, assess, and report all non-financial compliance matters related to CFAIIPL operations; implement and monitor changes to compliance requirements arising out of internal or local external changes.  
• Serve as the Country liaison with local labour law compliance regulatory authorities such as the Municipal Corporation, Labor Department, Child and Welfare Department etc., for managing inspections, compliance requirements and audits.  
• Work closely with the Director, Business Operations, India, and other local internal stakeholders to complete filing, reports, and record keeping of all non-financial labour law compliance. 
• Monitor changes to local labour law compliance requirements and keep requirements updated and completed.   
• Collaborate with the local Compliance team member(s) to implement and report on CFAIIPL compliance standards.  
• Arrange and monitor mandatory and necessary regulatory compliance training for CFAIIPL wherever necessary.
  

Contracting 

• Partner with key stakeholders in India to document, process, and maintain local third-party business contracts via the Contracting System.  
• Partner with the global Contract Management team to ensure best practices are effectively implemented within CFAIIPL. 
• Serve as the primary Point of Contact for contracting matters in India, providing guidance on contracting requirements, and coordinating with internal and local external stakeholders to facilitate the end-to end contracting process for CFCIIPL. 
• Implement Contract Management system, processes, and training for all employees in India, managing the high volume of contract at varying level of complexity.  
• Assess agreements of varying complexity to identify potential legal, contractual and compliance issues, and provide legal input before processing through the Contracting System.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Graduate Degree or commensurate education and experience,
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in commercial contracts management and Compliance  functions
• Strong communication skills in English and local languages
• Excellent understanding of local corporate compliance requirements  
• Experience managing relationships with compliance authorities preferred  
• Proficiency using standard office software and contracting platforms

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Full-time employment with requirement to be in office for a minimum of three days per week 
• Occasional travel required for local work, conferences, and events
• Occasional flexible working hours to partner with internal stakeholders

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits

Work Authorisation and Sponsorship

Applicants who currently require, or may in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the country where this role is based should be aware that CFA Institute does not normally provide visa sponsorship for new employees and does not anticipate doing so for this position.

Location Eligibility

Applicants should be aware that this position is approved for hire only in the location(s) listed in this job posting. Eligibility will be assessed based on an applicant's current ability to work from a location listed in this job posting at the time of application, and CFA Institute is unable to progress applications from individuals who are currently unable to work from the advertised hiring location(s), including where relocation is planned for a future date.

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