Compliance Lead - Construction and Real Estate Infra Development

Education Qualification

LLB, LLM are a must, an MBA in infrastructure management will be an added advantage.

Certification Required

No specific certifications required, but relevant certifications in compliance and risk management will be advantageous.

Experience

12-14 years of experience in Compliance within the Real Estate Development or related industries.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish Clear, Comprehensive, and accessible compliance policies and procedures supplemented by organization code of conduct that outlines expected behavior and ethical standards for employees
• Knowledge of byelaws in the built environment like NBC, labour laws, local byelaws applicable to the construction and development of large scale commercial projects.
• Risk assessment & responsibility allocation across the organization while maintaining a comprehensive database of applicable compliances by department and/or individual.
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate identified risk clusters.
• Implement a system of self-certification and conduct regular internal audits as well as compliance inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations & correctness of self-certifications.
• Implement systems for ongoing monitoring including but not limited to controls exercised within identified workflows & select KPIs tracking.
• Develop robust reporting mechanisms, with a clear and concise MIS to track compliance status, regular reporting keeping the Senior Management informed about compliance activities and issues and creation of a whistleblower program establishing channels for employees to report compliance issues confidentially.
• Conduct thorough due diligence of third-party contracts, agreements and scope to ensure they meet compliance standards/ requirements sitting outside of the organization.
• Establish clear procedures for addressing compliance violations including appropriate disciplinary action, evaluation of linkage of key KPIs to performance with the right weightage and ensure these are applied consistently across the organization.
• Regularly review and update compliance policies and procedures to ensure they comply with changes in norms, laws and regulations as well as business operations.
• Manage risk by identifying potential compliance issues and developing effective mitigation strategies.

Behavioural Skills

• Demonstrates high integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.
• Exhibits the ability to work independently and make well-informed decisions.
• Displays strong communication skills and can effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of compliance laws and regulations within the Real Estate Development industry.
• Proficiency in conducting internal investigations and developing comprehensive reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate compliance risks.

Non-Negotiable Skills

Strong analytical skills, strong communication skills, relevant industry experience

Conclusion

The Lead - Compliance position at Adani offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to our commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory compliance within the Real Estate Development industry. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for upholding the highest standards of integrity and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success.