Compliance and Ethics Specialist

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The India Compliance Manager will lead the compliance function for all entities in India, including any other assigned territories. The role will be responsible for developing, implementing, adapting, and monitoring the compliance and ethics program to ensure that business operations adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct, regulatory requirements, and internal compliance policies.

This position is critical in fostering a culture of integrity, workplace respect, and ethical behavior, while effectively managing compliance risks and ensuring strong program implementation. The role requires close collaboration with regional and global compliance teams, senior management, and functional leaders to drive a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Governance

• Lead the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of the Code of Conduct, compliance policies, and procedures within India and assigned territories.
• Ensure timely updates and effective communication of global and regional compliance policies to employees.
• Participate in ad-hoc compliance projects supporting the global reach of the function.

Training & Communication

• Design and deliver local compliance training and education programs for employees, managers, and business partners.
• Develop communication strategies to raise awareness of compliance requirements and ethical conduct.

Anti-Corruption & Ethics

• Drive corruption prevention initiatives aligned with global anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards (FCPA, UKBA, Indian regulations).
• Provide guidance to business on ethical risks and manage corruption-related concerns.

Third-Party Risk Management

• Conduct third-party due diligence processes, including screening, monitoring, and risk assessments of dealers, distributors, suppliers, business partners, and other type of activities requiring compliance due diligence, in line with the company policy
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and controls are in place.
• Support regional compliance in expanding the due diligence application and train stakeholders to ensure awareness and correct use.

Conflict of Interest Management

• Independently, or in coordination with HR, manage the Conflict of Interest disclosure process, review cases, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Provide guidance on outside activities, gifts & hospitality, and other potential conflicts.

Investigations & Case Management

• Handle Compliance Helpline and investigation cases, both independently and in collaboration with other departments, ensuring impartial, timely, and well-documented outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve allegations fairly and consistently and ensure disciplinary action and/or corrective action are fully implemented.
• Report investigation cases promptly to the Regional Compliance Head and Global Compliance Team.

Workplace Respect & Culture

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and ethical working environment.
• Ensure workplace respect concerns (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or misconduct) are proactively addressed through monitoring, training, and investigations.
• Partner with HR to foster a positive employee experience and minimize compliance risks linked to workplace culture.

Governance & Oversight

• Support the Compliance Head in convening the India Compliance & Ethics Committee (CEC) and the India Investigation Panel.
• Present compliance updates, risk assessments, and investigation outcomes to India senior leadership and any other assigned territories.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Company Secretary, and other stakeholders to ensure reporting obligations to authorities, if applicable.

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Conduct local compliance risk assessments, identify gaps, and recommend mitigation controls.
• Monitor high-risk areas such as anti-corruption, fraud, third-party relationships, and data privacy.

Program Management & Reporting

• Lead the measurement of local compliance program effectiveness through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.

Support global compliance initiatives, including external recognition programs.

Experience Required

• Strong understanding of compliance programs, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, mature, and impartial in judgment, with the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and integrity
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across functions in a large, international, matrix organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage across functions, regions, and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, foster teamwork, and influence stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English (mandatory) and Hindi. Other languages will be a strong plus.
• Excellent academic credentials. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred. Law degree and Bar admission will be a strong plus.
• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Compliance in multinational companies. Alternatively, 8+ years in in-house Legal Counsel, Internal Audit or Corporate Investigations will be considered.
• Solid knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements (anti-bribery, anti-corruption, Indian regulations).

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off