Leo Kuriakose
Architecting Tech-Enabled Compliance Ecosystems that Empower IT/ITES & Global Capability Centers to Achieve Risk Resilience, Regulatory Agility, and Sustained Business Confidence (views are personal)
Bengaluru
5+ years of work experience
Feb 20251 yr 4 mosPresent
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
As an Associate Director in PwC's Global Compliance practice, I lead strategic initiatives that help multinational clients navigate complex regulatory environments across APAC, Americas, and EMEA. My focus lies in designing and executing robust compliance frameworks tailored to global operations, with a strong emphasis on employment laws, labour regulations, ethics, and risk management.
I work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to deliver:
End-to-end compliance solutions across labour, employment, tax, ESG, and data privacy domains
Compliance audits and risk assessments aligned with international best practices
Technology-driven process automation and compliance monitoring tools
Policy standardization and localization for global capability centers (GCCs)
Regulatory reporting, license management, and governance support
I am committed to building a future-ready compliance ecosystem that balances innovation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Let’s connect if you're passionate about shaping the future of global compliance, driving impact through technology, and transforming governance in dynamic business environments.
Jun 20231 yr 9 mosFeb 2025
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
As a lead in Labour Compliance Managed Services, I oversee the full spectrum of labor law compliance frameworks for diverse clients across India. My role encompasses last-mile compliance execution, ensuring statutory filings, audits, and record maintenance are conducted seamlessly, mitigating legal risks. I offer expert advisory on navigating complex labor laws, tailoring solutions to meet client-specific challenges, and proactively managing internal and external stakeholder communications. By focusing on vendor compliance management and internal audits, I enhance operational transparency and compliance health for my clients.
In my role as a Business Development Manager, I spearhead initiatives to expand labor compliance services, driving growth through strategic stakeholder management and identifying new opportunities. I analyze market trends and regulatory updates, enabling me to deliver tailored proposals that secure new clients. My focus is on long-term sustainability, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.
As a Technology Platform Development Lead, I lead the creation of scalable, innovative platforms that streamline labor law compliance processes. By working closely with development teams, I design tools that address client-specific compliance challenges, particularly in internal audits and vendor compliance management. I continuously monitor industry trends to refine these platforms, ensuring they evolve alongside regulatory changes and remain cutting-edge solutions for labor compliance management.
Dec 20226 mosMay 2023
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Overall, my experience as Deputy General Manager at Aparajitha Corporate Services Limited (erstwhile Simpliance Technologies Pvt Ltd) has been diverse, spanning across business development, product management, legal and regulatory compliance advisory, and team management.
I played a key role in legal and regulatory compliance advisory. I led the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, including supporting policies and procedures. I designed and implemented a comprehensive risk management process for the organization, conducting risk assessments, risk evaluations, and establishing risk appetites. I reviewed documentation, processes, and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provided training in compliance practices and procedures. I kept abreast of regulatory changes and developments, and conducted risk management audits across jurisdictions.
In addition to in legal and regulatory compliance advisory, I was responsible for driving business development and revenue growth through strategic planning, market research, and target market initiatives. I also developed quotes and proposals for prospective clients, while maintaining risk registers and facilitating risk identification and reporting to relevant stakeholders.
As a team leader, I oversaw the work of the Legal Consulting and Legal Tech Team, serving as a liaison between them and upper management. I ensured alignment with company goals and objectives, and established and maintained a risk management philosophy and culture within the organization. I provided guidance and support to team members, fostered a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and promoted professional growth and development. I also contributed to performance evaluations, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
Dec 20211 yr 1 moDec 2022
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
I lead the Legal and Compliance team. I help support the creativity of Simpliance team in emerging global markets, while providing expertise in industry best practices and regulatory requirements using my knowledge of multiple rules and regulations, creating a compliance framework to establish regulatory go-to market strategies and influence expansion for new global product launches. I also project manage and support the product implementation process with multiple compliance operational teams.
KRAs:
1. Support expansion for new global product launches by scoping and communicating product and compliance requirements to help grow Simpliance across all products
2. Design go-to global market strategies that comply with applicable regulatory obligations for Global products, programs, and strategies
3. Advise Global Product team on Compliance operational process and regulatory requirements across several markets
4. Determine important date and operational requirements of new global product plans, including partnering with compliance operations, risk management, legal and customer success teams
5. Help draft all relevant program documentation, content, and processes
6. Remain up-to-date on regulatory changes and landscape, best practices and cutting-edge developments in the industry
May 20217 mosNov 2021
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Working as part of the global compliance team responsible for managing the day-to-day IT compliance, data governance, and Information Security risk management functions. The role includes responsibility for managing the implementation of compliance framework across various locations globally and serve as a regulatory compliance SME. Coordinating internal and third-party audits and ensuring proper remediation of findings are also part of my responsibilities. My core competencies are:
• Lead for developing, implementing, and maintaining an ERM framework including supporting policies and procedures
• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
• Performing a risk assessment: Analysing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company
• Provide a methodology to identify and analyze the financial impact of loss to the organization, employees, the public, and the environment
• Performing risk evaluation: Evaluating the companys previous handling of risks and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements
• Establishing risk appetites, understanding the company ability and willing to take calculated risk.
• Developing and maintaining risk registers for entities across markets
• Facilitate the identification of risks utilising appropriate tools and techniques
• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience
• Monitor implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required
• Liaison with department and business heads on the adequacy of proposed actions in management of risk areas
• Working with stakeholders across teams and functions to achieve desired results.
• Conducting risk management audits across jurisdictions
• Establish and maintain a risk management philosophy and culture within the organisation
Nov 20207 mosMay 2021
Delhi, India
Consultant specialized in financial (including AML), employment, data privacy, and pharmaceutical laws. Cliental consists of Banks, NBFCs, BFSI Regulators, Payment gateways and aggregators, and Market intermediaries from the Financial sector, Large Cap ITES companies, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.
My responsibilities include the following:
• Business strategic research, Product based research, Legal, regulatory, and taxation research and entity due diligence
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies for clients
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Draft, modify and implement company policies as and when required
• Assess the business’s functions to identify possible compliance risks
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and evolving best practices in compliance control
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
Education
Doctorate in AI and Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Walsh College
20253 yrs2028
Master of Business Law, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
National Law School of India University
20212 yrs2023
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