Compliance and Senior Risk Manager - West

Introduction

Wipro is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harnessthe power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and new groundbreaking technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them a successful and innovative company. We are an organization recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong dedication to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 255,000 hard-working, respected employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and exciting new future.

Its also an exciting and dynamic company to work for. The Top Employer Institute ranked Wipro as a Top Employer for 2023 in 11 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. We were assessed on several key HR practices including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Wellbeing and Diversity and Inclusion. This is accompanied by exciting business growth where Wipro has posted continued growth of 45% over the last 10 quarters coming into FY24.

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Why work at Wipro?

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Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance and Risk Lead to oversee and ensure the adherence of our regional operations to all applicable regulations and laws. This role involves a strategic blend of compliance enforcement, risk management, and audit oversight to maintain the highest standards of operational integrity and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and audit processes, coupled with a strong ethical foundation and excellent coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Guarantee 100% compliance within the region with all relevant regulations, promptly reporting any instances of non-compliance to the Regional Head and Head of Governance & PMO.
• Manage the Comtrac online tool by:
  • Coordinating with IFM partners, Location Leads, and the Regional Head to ensure timely upload and approval of all necessary documents across various functions (Engineering, Hospitality, EHS, building compliance, etc.).
  • Ensuring monthly compliance for document retention certification and RPT certification.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory and law enforcement bodies on behalf of the organization, focusing on last-mile compliance issues.
• Ensure all establishment-related licenses are obtained, maintained, and displayed according to regulatory requirements.

Audits Review and Governance:

• Serve as the primary representative for all audit-related matters.
• Liaise with Parent Audit Bodies to standardize the Audit Process and enhance coordination.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of all audit observations (internal & external).
• Establish and maintain a central repository for audit reports, findings, and closure statuses.

Common Responsibilities:

• Risk Management Keep risk registers updated with all relevant risks across locations within the region (BCP, EHS, ERM, ABAC, etc.).
• Conduct a fortnightly Governance review of compliance and audit statuses with the Regional Head.
• Monitor new legislation or changes to existing laws applicable to the region and ensure compliance.
• Publish monthly reports on compliance and audit statuses by the 3rd of every month.

Location-Level Responsibilities:

• Maintain and regularly update the Location Risk Register, focusing on identification, mitigation, and continuous monitoring of risks.
• Conduct stress testing and monitoring of critical equipment and processes to prevent business risks.
• Ensure rigorous checks on physical and logical access, background verification, and adherence to all FMG processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Manage regulatory, data privacy, third-party/vendor, environmental, social, governance, information security, cyber security, financial, merger and acquisition, emerging, geopolitical, anti-bribery and corruption, and business continuity risks.
• Perform continuous monitoring of all identified mitigation plans and update the risk register accordingly.
• Assess and define risk thresholds for Type I issues based on internal audits, ERM, customer feedback, quality assessments, and external certification findings.
• Foster a culture of proactive decision-making and risk assessment in all business decisions.

• Review of Important contracts Feasibility plan and identify risk

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors degree / MBA preferred

Experience Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a similar role, with a minimum of 2-3 years in managing statutory and operational compliances in mid to large-scale IT/ITES companies.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational risk frameworks, operational licenses & laws, risk management, risk audits, and mitigation planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance programs, including policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Proven experience in liaising with regulatory and law enforcement bodies.
• Experience in managing third-party/vendor compliance and risk.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.

Additional Skills:

• Willingness to travel as needed to engage with stakeholders or oversee compliance activities across various locations.
• Strong ethical standards with a commitment to compliance and integrity.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the compliance and risk management landscape within a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management, we encourage you to apply.