DGM - Ethics & Governance

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Ethics, Compliance & Investigations

• Manage and resolve complaints and allegations related to ethical misconduct and conflicts of interest.
• Strengthen the ethics and governance framework through continuous improvements and confidential handling protocols.
• Support periodic self-assessments across business units to identify and address compliance and policy gaps.
• Ensure timely completion of compliance training modules and maintain annual adherence through structured follow-ups.

Legal & Risk Governance

• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to identify and address legal risks and process deviations, including contract reviews and vendor-related anomalies.
• Partner with the Risk Assessment team to evaluate business risks linked to organizational policies and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Engage external investigative partners when necessary to support resolution of complex cases.

Reporting, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present quarterly reports for the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee (CGC).
• Communicate key updates and unresolved issues to the Business Ethics & Governance Committee (BEGC) and senior leadership for decision-making.
• Oversee the “Speak-Up” Helpline, including platform transition, case management, backend administration, trend analysis, and MIS reporting.
• Lead initiatives to reduce whistleblower complaints and promote a culture of transparency.

Strategic Planning & Industry Alignment

• Monitor emerging industry trends and regulatory developments to design proactive interventions that enhance organizational readiness and resilience.
• Conduct in-depth trend analysis to proactively identify emerging risk areas, enabling timely action and informed strategic decision-making.

Experience

12-15 years of experience with a large organization known for its good Ethics & Corporate governance practices

Industry Preferred

Large conglomerates / MNCs

Qualifications

MBA / CA / CFA or any other relevant post graduation degree

General Requirements

• Ability to establish trust and rapport across all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and project plan multiple assignments concurrently along with meeting timelines.
• Excellent influencing, partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving ability, high on integrity, reliable and high sense of ownership
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies