EY Associate Director - ECRM GDS Compliance Lead 

India, Haryana, Gurugram 

255670220

Compliance Program Management:

• Lead the implementation of a global, standardized compliance program that includes:
  • Policies and procedures
  • RACI matrices (roles and responsibilities)
  • Communication and awareness strategies
  • Control frameworks and monitoring protocols
  • Reporting mechanisms including whistleblowing support
  • User education and training alignment
• Ensure the program meets international benchmarks such as COSO, and other global regulatory frameworks.
• Drive integration of compliance into operational processes through close collaboration with risk, legal, and service lines

Compliance Testing and Monitoring

• Lead substantive compliance testing across multiple jurisdictions and business units to:
  • Identify design gaps in compliance controls
  • Detect instances of non-compliance
  • Recommend and support remediation and process improvements
• Design and oversee monitoring plans to ensure effectiveness and sustainability of compliance efforts.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor compliance trends and detect anomalies.
• Coordinate internal audits and investigations related to compliance breaches, ensuring timely resolution

• Manage evolving areas of personal compliance, including:
  • Annual Code of Conduct confirmations
  • Regulatory and legal attestations
  • Learning compliance monitoring (completion of mandatory training modules)
• Oversee business unit confirmations and periodic declarations to ensure transparency and adherence to internal policies.
• Support reporting needs to global leadership on certification status, exceptions, and remediation.

Third-Party Certifications & Global Coordination

• Act as a subject matter resource in third-party engagements to explain EY’s compliance frameworks.
• Support multi-party, multi-national inquiries regarding EY’s compliance posture.
• Represent the compliance function in client and external regulatory discussions, ensuring consistency and professionalism in global responses.
• Coordinate with other internal risk functions (e.g., data privacy, independence, and legal) to respond to cross-domain queries.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

• Collaborate with global, area, and region-level risk and compliance teams to ensure aligned execution of the compliance program.
• Provide periodic reports to senior leadership on program health, key metrics, emerging risks, and testing results.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and other assurance processes.

Training and Awareness

• Design and drive compliance training programs tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Partner with learning & development and corporate communications teams to roll out annual campaigns, mandatory e-learnings, and behavior-shaping initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments

Skills and attributes for success

• 15+ years prior professional experience of compliance, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive compliance initiatives across diverse geographies
• Strong command of global compliance frameworks including COSO
• Deep understanding of AML, ABC, and ethics-related laws and practices
• Proven experience in building and executing compliance testing programs
• Expertise in managing global certifications and confirmations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, project management, and team development capabilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and make risk-based decisions

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post -graduate in related field
• Candidates with a recognized Compliance Management qualification CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional), or equivalent are highly desirable or willingness to obtain the qualification in first six months with team would be preferred.
• Experience of implementing a Compliance program management platform
• Candidates with exposure to client interaction would be preferred
• Advanced MS office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ideally, you should also have

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability and willingness to periodically work flexibly e.g., participating in calls outside of standard office hours (early morning/late night) to support our global organization

What we look for

• Working in a team of experts with deep domain knowledge
• Opportunity to work in fast paced multinational environment
• Positive attitude and dependable team player
• Ability to deal with problems in a practical and common-sense way, proactively applying judgment when required.
• A high standard of Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Flexibility to adapt activities based on the team priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, producing work of a high quality that meets business demands
• Able to establish credibility, respect and trust in their working relationships and internal networks

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across eight locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Spain and Sri Lanka – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.