Assistant Manager Business Integrity and compliance

Role: Assistant Manager – Business Integrity

Location: Mumbai, India

About Unilever

Be part of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. We are driven by our purpose to make sustainable living commonplace. We are present in 190 countries, have 400+ brands and 13 brands with turnover of over €1 bn. Every day, 2.5 bn people use our products every day globally, nine out of ten Indian households use our products daily to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Manager – Business Integrity is a key member of HUL’s Business Integrity (BI) function, supporting the Business Integrity Officer in driving an ethical, compliant and values-led organisation. The role spans investigations support, policy management, reporting, training and internal communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Investigations Support

Support end-to-end management of integrity investigations, including intake, documentation, fact-finding coordination and closure.

Maintain the investigations tracker; ensure timeliness, quality and confidentiality of records.

Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain) to facilitate efficient case resolution.

Assist in preparing investigation reports and management summaries for leadership review.

Monitor implementation of remediation actions arising from concluded investigations.

B. Policy Management

Support the periodic review, update and communication of BI-related policies, including the Code of Business Principles and supporting standards.

Manage the policy lifecycle – drafting, consultation, approval, publication and version control.

Monitor compliance with mandatory requirements and escalate gaps.

C. Reporting & Analytics

Prepare periodic BI dashboards and reports for the Business Integrity Officer, senior leadership and Unilever global teams.

Maintain and analyse data on speak-up reports, investigation outcomes, training completion and policy attestations.

Support preparation of Board/Audit Committee submissions relating to Business Integrity.

Identify trends and insights to inform the BI function’s annual priorities.

D. Training & Capability Building

Design and deliver BI training programmes – e-learning modules, workshops, manager briefings – across business functions.

Manage the annual BI training calendar and track completion against targets.

Develop customised training content for high-risk functions.

Act as a point of contact for employee queries on integrity and ethics matters.

E. Communications

Plan and execute the BI communications calendar – newsletters, Speak Up awareness campaigns, Ethics Day, leadership messages.

Draft internal communications in clear, engaging language for diverse employee audiences.

Coordinate with HR and Corporate Communications to amplify BI messaging across channels.

Maintain and update the BI intranet pages and resource library.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience

LLB / LLM from a reputed institution; additional qualifications in compliance, ethics or management are a plus.

5–8 years of experience in compliance, business integrity, legal or risk functions – preferably in an MNC.

Prior exposure to investigation processes or regulatory compliance will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and structured thinking with an ability to connect data to actionable insights.

Excellent written and verbal communication – able to distil complex compliance matters for general audiences.

High degree of integrity, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.

Stakeholder management skills; comfortable working across functions and seniority levels.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with case management systems is a plus.

Self-starter with strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Additional Information

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner listed on the role.