DM / Manager - Integrity Risk

 

Company - Ayana Power Limited

www.ayanapower.com  

Location - Bangalore

Experience - 6 to 12 years

Designation - Deputy Manager / Manager 

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a robust Business Integrity risk management policy framework, strategy, and program, with corporate governance, anti-bribery an anti corruption, whistle blower policy awareness, inquiries and investigation work,  to ensure the platform’s commitment to ethical conduct, adherence to relevant local and international regulatory requirements, and alignment with best practices.
• Work closely with project management teams and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team to ensure policies are meaningfully, consistently, and sustainably implemented and continuously improved in line with evolving best practices.
• Oversee all training initiatives across all levels related to ethics, compliance, environment, health and safety, labour, and other social aspects.
• Develop reporting metrics, risk indicators, KPIs, and other regular reporting requirements for assets.
• Work with the company’s Internal Audit function to coordinate on internal audits.
• Formulate, manage, and oversee the pre-acquisition due diligence and third-party risk assessment processes for all potential acquisitions, investments, and partnerships, seeking support from external consultants and advisors where appropriate.
• Expert knowledge of company wide compliances and supervision the compliance function and ensure that all departments adhere to all applicable compliances. 
• Assist in building and maintaining a strong compliance, and risk management culture across the business.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance on compliance, sustainability, risk, and governance-related matters to senior management and asset-level compliance and E&S teams, as required.
• Liaise with local stakeholders on Business Integrity and ERM-related risk matters, as required.
• Monitor compliance matters and report on the risk management program, including incidents and issues, to relevant Audit and Board committees, lenders, and shareholders, as required, in collaboration with relevant personnel at the asset level.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments of the company and its operations, including planned and ongoing projects, and report assessment outcomes to the Board.
• Provide technical risk assessment support for expansion opportunities to ensure risk management considerations are embedded into all decision-making processes.
• Manage investigations related to risk matters, including non-performance and non-compliance cases, and report findings to management, the Board, and shareholders, as appropriate.
• Establish and manage a whistleblower reporting channel for both internal and external stakeholders, in line with international best practices, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms and Board oversight.
• Maintain relevant records and registers, including whistleblower cases, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) registers, gifts and conflict of interest registers, procurement registers, and delegated authority and signing authority records.

Candidate background

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• 6–12 years of relevant experience in risk management, ethics, and compliance domains, preferably within India.
• Experience in developing and implementing Business Integrity risk management/ programs focused on ethics, compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and related areas, preferably with reputed organizations.
• Preferred: Experience in the renewable energy sector with strong knowledge of ethics and compliance risks, including anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), fraud prevention, and broader energy-sector risks, with the ability to work closely with relevant technical experts at both platform and asset levels.
• Strong commitment to integrity, sustainability, ethics, and good governance, with proven ability to demonstrate leadership and drive initiatives that promote E&S, integrity, and corporate governance standards.
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with a willingness to contribute across various aspects of a growing business with a clear mission.
• Effective management capabilities, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to make well-reasoned, independent, and transparent decisions within short timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to engage confidently and independently with the Board, senior management, shareholders, employees, and third parties with authority and assurance.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to operate effectively in an individual contributor role.
• Experience in leveraging technology solutions for risk management activities in previous roles will be an advantage.