Manager - Regulatory and Tax Compliance

Manager - Tax CIT

Description

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. 

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Role Overview

The Manager will play a senior leadership role within KPMG India’s Regulatory practice, managing complex regulatory engagements, leading client relationships, and directly interfacing with senior Central and State Government officials. The role is designed to operate with significant autonomy, client ownership and responsibility.

This position requires deep understanding of India’s regulatory ecosystem, strong judgment, and the ability to convert regulatory complexity into practical business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Engagement Leadership

•       Lead end‑to‑end regulatory engagements involving:

•        Central Ministries (e.g., DPIIT, MCA, MeitY, MHA, MEA, MoF, MoCI)

•        State Governments, State Secretariats and State‑level authorities

•        Regulators and statutory bodies (e.g., SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, State regulators)

Act as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for senior client stakeholders

•       Advise clients on:

•        Regulatory strategy, risk assessment and mitigation

•        Licensing, approvals, structuring and regulatory readiness

•        Regulatory support for M&A, FDI, IPOs and major investments

Manage interactions with regulators, including meetings, submissions and inspections

•       Technical & Advisory Leadership

•        Interpret complex regulatory developments and provide clear, actionable advice

•        Review and sign off on regulatory analyses, representations and submissions

•        Support policy advocacy initiatives, including drafting policy representations and consultation responses

•        Monitor regulatory and policy developments at both Central and State levels and proactively engage clients

Team & Practice Management: Lead, mentor and review work of Executives and Senior team members

•        Ensure quality control, risk management, independence and documentation discipline

•        Collaborate with Tax, Legal, M&A, ESG and sector teams for integrated client delivery

•        Contribute to proposals, pitches, client presentations and business development efforts

•        Support thought leadership initiatives, client forums and regulatory roundtables

Skills and Attributes

•       Strong regulatory interpretation and strategic advisory capability

•       Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

•       High level of professional judgment and decision‑making

•       Ability to operate with autonomy in high‑visibility client situations

•       Strong people leadership and review capability

•       Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of Hindi and State‑level nuances strongly preferred

•       Commercial mindset and experience contributing to practice growth

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

•       Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics or Political Science (Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred)

•       8–12+ years of experience in regulatory advisory, consulting, legal practice, corporate affairs or public policy

•       Demonstrated experience engaging with Central and State Government authorities and regulators

•       Proven track record in managing complex regulatory assignments independently