Compliance Manager
Microsoft · Posted Oct 13
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
MCAPS India and South Asia drives business-led compliance and responsible growth through effective risk management, collaboration, and innovation, supporting a Business Trust & Accountability framework and global compliance initiatives. The team works closely with Sales, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders across Microsoft, including the partner ecosystem. This Compliance Manager role owns monitoring and testing, risk assessment, third-party due diligence and oversight, and compliance for the EPS and GCPS segments in India and South Asia.
What you will do
- Supports the adoption of a Business Trust & Accountability framework and helps implement global compliance initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains the monitoring and testing framework, including controls, scope, and methodology, in partnership with program stakeholders. Reviews testing results and metrics to assess effectiveness, supports continuous improvement efforts, and promotes accountability for remediation planning and execution.
- Facilitates key monitoring processes, contributes to risk assessments, and helps ensure that appropriate controls and risk mitigation activities are implemented and operating effectively.
- Identifies and evaluates risks related to sales deal execution across customer and partner engagements and collaborates with stakeholders to implement appropriate risk management measures and controls.
- Partners with the business to support effective due diligence and oversight of third parties. Helps determine risk-based and practical control requirements and supports the timely completion of required controls in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Act as the compliance manager for the EPS and GCPS segments in India & SA. Own the processes and controls that keep the partner ecosystem compliant, and give guidance on partner escalations, including offboarding partners who don't comply.
- Work with Partner Engagement Managers, Asia Partner Compliance experts and leadership to shape decisions. Make sure regional and global decisions fit India's strategy, and that India's priorities and lessons feed back into Asia and global decisions.
- Help EPS and GCPS teams own compliance themselves through the compliance champ network, partner training, and regular reviews of partner risks with senior leaders.
- Utilizes and promotes available compliance learning resources and supports the development of local compliance champions.
- Supports the implementation of compliance policies and processes through the review, development, and delivery of compliance training and awareness programs.
- Leverages AI and automation tools, where appropriate, to perform data analysis and generate actionable insights that help prioritize compliance efforts in higher-risk areas.
- Simplifies, automates, or streamlines processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identifies, assesses, and addresses emerging or region-specific compliance risks.
- Supports internal audit activities and collaborates with management to develop, implement, and track remediation plans through issue resolution.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field AND 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area OR equivalent experience.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders across multiple geographic regions and cross-functional teams.
- Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across teams. Professional proficiency in English.
- Working knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and risk management principles.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field AND 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area
- OR Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field AND 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area
- Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or an equivalent credential.
- Experience in the technology industry, online services industry, or other similarly complex and regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls, compliance programs, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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