Senior Manager -Ethics and Compliance Officer

We are seeking an experienced ethics and compliance leader to strengthen ethical business practices and oversee compliance initiatives across India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this senior role, you will lead investigations, assess regulatory and operational risks, and develop strategies that promote integrity and accountability throughout the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Employee Relations, and global compliance teams. Your work will help ensure alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, government requirements, and evolving sustainability obligations. By combining sound legal judgment, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement, you will drive continuous improvement in compliance programs and governance. This opportunity offers broad international exposure, meaningful leadership responsibilities, and the chance to shape a strong culture of ethical conduct within the aerospace and defense sector.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role within an international organization.

• Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance risks, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), privacy, Speak Up reporting channels, and compliance investigations.

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing corporate compliance programs, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective action plans.

• Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies, build effective working relationships, and lead through influence.

• Adaptability and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and urgent business needs.

• Experience developing or managing data analytics and visualization tools, including consolidating information from multiple sources into dashboards, scorecards, and risk assessments.

• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to interpret compliance data, identify emerging risks, and recommend practical improvements.

• Preferred experience in the aerospace and defense industry, particularly with government contracting, regulatory frameworks, and associated compliance requirements.

• Additional language skills are an advantage; bilingual candidates with English and Hindi or another relevant language are preferred.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15% as business needs require.

• Ability to successfully complete the required pre-employment background screening applicable to new hires in India.