Director, Head Compliance India

Michael Page client Gurgaon, India

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About the role

This is a Director and Head of Compliance role building and leading an India-based compliance centre of excellence in Gurgaon. You will advise on retail-banking regulation, support global compliance leadership, manage senior stakeholders, and help shape the Compliance India hub. The role suits a senior compliance leader with retail-banking, risk-management, data, and regulatory expertise.

What you’ll do

  • Identify compliance activities that can be delivered from India.
  • Establish and manage compliance-centre delivery.
  • Advise on retail-banking products and the regulatory environment.
  • Support Consumer Duty and the Compliance Risk Framework.
  • Train and support India Compliance colleagues.
  • Coordinate with compliance leaders across regions.
  • Provide business oversight, challenge, and compliance expertise.
  • Help embed the operating model and grow the India compliance hub.

What they’re looking for

  • A strong compliance background in India's retail-banking sector.
  • Senior-level risk-management and compliance experience.
  • Understanding of new technologies and data in retail banking.
  • An innovative, self-starting, constructive, and influential approach.

What’s on offer

  • Permanent senior leadership role in Gurgaon.
  • Opportunity to shape compliance strategy and grow a global banking hub.
  • Competitive salary and benefits are stated, without figures.

Questions about this role

Where is this compliance role based?

The role is based in Gurgaon.

What banking background is required?

The posting asks for strong compliance experience in India's retail-banking sector.

Does the role involve international work?

Yes. It includes collaboration with Compliance MDs and directors across geographies.

Does the posting list a salary?

No exact amount is provided, but competitive salary and benefits are mentioned.

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