Join our dynamic team as a Deputy Manager in Independence and Conflicts within Assurance Services, based in Bengaluru. This role is a fantastic opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on making well-informed decisions and contributing to impactful work. You will be integral to ensuring smooth client onboarding and engagement processes, upholding policy, and managing regulatory matters. This position offers extensive resources and collaborative opportunities to foster your professional growth within the Risk and Brand Protection domain.

The Conflicts/Independence team is a vital central function, supporting engagement teams in client acceptance and conflict evaluation. We collaborate closely with various business units and service lines, adhering to global policies and standards. As part of this team, you'll be instrumental in upholding the integrity and reputation of our services.

As a Deputy Manager in Conflicts/Independence, you will be part of the Reputation and Risk Office, a dedicated group of risk and compliance professionals. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with internal clients and cross-functional teams. - Executing independence-related processes in line with International Standards on Quality Management (ISQM) and Standards on Quality Compliance (SQC). - Conducting necessary monitoring activities to ensure adherence to policies. - Providing excellent customer-oriented service, guiding internal teams with appropriate process solutions. - Collaborating effectively within a team environment to manage multiple activities and coordinate efforts. - Ensuring timely delivery of services within Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with minimal errors. - Proactively engaging in all communications. - Demonstrating a strong commitment to self-development, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and maintaining a sound work ethic. - Showing adaptability in learning new processes, concepts, and skills.

We are seeking candidates who possess a customer-focused attitude and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have:

- A semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or semi-qualified Company Secretary (CS) qualification is preferred. - A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience. - Exceptional command of the English language, both spoken and written. - The ability to excel in a team setting, managing diverse activities and coordinating with colleagues. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and effective drafting. - A proactive approach to communication and a commitment to self-improvement. - Adaptability to learn and apply new processes, concepts, and skills.