Job Title: Manager Employee Escalations Ethics & Compliance
Function: Ethics & Compliance
Location: India
Reporting To: Ethics Investigation Lead / Head Ethics & Compliance
About the Team
The Ethics & Compliance team is responsible for building implementing and sustaining a strong ethics and integrity framework across the organization. The team works closely with cross-functional partners and internal/external stakeholders to manage employee escalations conduct investigations identify control gaps develop dashboards and trackers and promote a culture of ethical conduct and accountability across the enterprise.
Employee Escalation & Ethics Investigations
Conduct independent thorough and unbiased investigations into employee escalations alleged misconduct ethical breaches and fraud-related concerns.
Collect review and analyze evidence including documentation system data and interview inputs.
Ensure investigations are completed within defined timelines and in line with internal policies.
Evaluate investigation findings to assess severity root cause and potential business impact.
Identify patterns and recurring issues to proactively mitigate future risks.
Conduct periodic ethics and compliance risk assessments across business functions.
Confidentiality & Governance
Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion throughout the investigation lifecycle.
Ensure adherence to data privacy requirements labor laws and regulatory obligations applicable in India.
Handle sensitive information in line with organizational and legal standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration Partner closely with HR Legal Compliance Risk and senior management to align investigation outcomes with organizational policies and disciplinary frameworks. Provide guidance to stakeholders during the escalation and resolution process.
Prepare clear comprehensive investigation reports outlining findings analysis conclusions and recommended corrective actions.
Present investigation outcomes to leadership and governance committees as required
Design and deliver ethics and compliance training programs for employees and people managers
.Act as a trusted advisor on ethical dilemmas employee conduct issues and escalation handling.
Promote awareness of whistleblower mechanisms escalation channels and ethical expectations.
Regulatory & Policy Oversight
Monitor changes in relevant laws regulations and industry standards impacting employee conduct and ethics.
Advise leadership on ethical risks and compliance considerations associated with business decisions.
Support policy enhancements and process improvements to strengthen the ethics framework.
36 years of experience in employee escalations ethics investigations fraud risk or compliance roles preferably within FinTech Financial Services or regulated environments.
Strong understanding of ethical principles labor laws regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Proven ability to conduct structured investigations and exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated integrity discretion and ability to manage highly confidential matters.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in investigation tools case management systems and reporting dashboards.
Qualifications