Associate – Insurance, Risk & Compliance

Associate / Manager - Insurance, Risk & Compliance

Function: Manufacturing & Supply Chain / Risk & Compliance

Location: Bengaluru (On-site)

Experience: 1-3 Years

Role Level: Associate / Manager

Industry: Consumer Electronics / IT Hardware / IFPD

About the Role

We are looking for an Insurance, Risk & Compliance professional to own and drive compliance and risk management across Teachmint X's product lifecycle, manufacturing, import, warehousing, logistics, installation, service and end-of-life operations.

The role will involve managing insurance requirements, regulatory compliance, product certifications, environmental compliance and statutory obligations across India and international markets.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in consumer electronics / electrical & electronic products, regulatory compliance, certifications and risk management, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, OEMs, certification agencies, insurers, logistics partners and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Insurance & Risk Management

• Manage insurance requirements across the product lifecycle, including:
  • Transit insurance
  • Marine/cargo insurance
  • Warehouse insurance
  • Product liability
  • Fire and asset insurance
  • Other relevant business/product insurance policies
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for inventory across warehouses, transit and service locations.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders for policy renewals, claims and documentation.
• Manage insurance claims from initiation to closure.
• Identify gaps in coverage and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain an updated Risk Register covering operational, supply chain, product and compliance risks.
• Track incidents, losses, claims and corrective actions.

2. Regulatory & Product Compliance

Own the compliance calendar and ensure Teachmint X products meet applicable regulatory requirements before import, manufacturing, sale and deployment.

Key areas include:

• BIS certifications and registrations
• Applicable electrical/electronic product standards
• Legal Metrology requirements
• E-waste / EPR compliance
• Import and customs-related documentation
• Product labelling and marking requirements
• Packaging and statutory declarations
• Country-specific product certifications
• Applicable environmental and sustainability requirements

3. E-Waste & EPR Compliance

• Own E-waste compliance for electronic products sold/distributed by Teachmint X.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EPR/E-waste regulations in India.
• Coordinate with authorised recyclers/refurbishers and compliance agencies.
• Maintain records of e-waste generation, collection, recycling and disposal.
• Ensure required EPR registrations, returns, documentation and reporting are completed within timelines.
• Build processes for end-of-life product collection and responsible disposal.
• Work with Service Operations to ensure defective/replaced boards and devices are appropriately classified and routed for recycling/disposal.

4. Country-Specific Certifications & Market Readiness

• Maintain a country-wise certification matrix for products and SKUs.
• Identify mandatory certifications before launching products in a specific geography.
• Coordinate with ODM/OEM partners and certification agencies for required approvals.
• Track certification validity, renewal dates and changes in regulatory requirements.
• Ensure product variants, components and modifications are covered under applicable certifications.
• Maintain documentation for:
  • Safety certifications
  • EMC certifications
  • Radio/wireless certifications where applicable
  • Energy efficiency requirements
  • Environmental compliance
  • Product registration
  • Labelling requirements

5. BIS & Legal Metrology

• Coordinate BIS certification/registration and compliance for applicable products and components.
• Maintain BIS certificates, test reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Track product/SKU changes and assess whether recertification or amendments are required.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Metrology requirements for packaging, declarations, MRP, importer/manufacturer details, country of origin and other applicable declarations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Supply Chain, Product and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant product packaging and labelling.

6. OEM / ODM & Supplier Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing and technology partners provide all mandatory compliance documents before production/import.
• Maintain compliance documentation for each product/SKU.
• Audit supplier compliance periodically.
• Ensure changes in components, BOM, manufacturing location or product specifications are evaluated for regulatory impact.
• Include relevant compliance requirements in supplier onboarding and purchase processes.

7. Product Change & Compliance Review

• Establish a Compliance Gate for new product/SKU launches and engineering changes.
• Review regulatory impact when there are changes to:
  • Mainboard
  • Power board
  • Display/panel
  • Wireless modules
  • Adapter/power supply
  • Camera/microphone modules
  • Product enclosure
  • Manufacturing location
  • Product specifications
• Ensure no product is commercially launched without completion of applicable regulatory checks.

8. Documentation & Audit Readiness

Maintain a central compliance repository covering:

• Certificates
• Test reports
• BIS documentation
• EPR/E-waste records
• Legal Metrology documentation
• Insurance policies
• Claims
• Supplier compliance documents
• Country-specific certifications
• Regulatory filings and renewals

Prepare the organization for internal, customer, statutory and regulatory audits.

9. Compliance Monitoring & Governance

• Maintain a Compliance Calendar with owners, due dates and renewal timelines.
• Track regulatory changes that may impact Teachmint X products or operations.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews across manufacturing, warehouses, logistics and service operations.
• Escalate compliance gaps and drive closure with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards for management covering compliance status, risks, claims and upcoming renewals.

Key KPIs

• 100% mandatory certifications completed before product launch
• Zero regulatory non-compliance due to missed certification/renewal
• 100% E-waste/EPR compliance within statutory timelines
• BIS compliance across applicable SKUs
• Legal Metrology compliance across applicable products/packaging
• Insurance coverage adequacy
• Insurance claim closure TAT
• Compliance audit closure rate
• Supplier/OEM compliance adherence
• Country-wise certification readiness
• Zero shipment/launch delays attributable to compliance gaps

Required Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in Risk, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product Compliance or Insurance, preferably in consumer electronics, electrical equipment, IT hardware or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Indian regulatory requirements.
• Experience with BIS, E-waste/EPR and Legal Metrology will be highly preferred.
• Experience managing product certifications and regulatory documentation.
• Understanding of insurance policies, claims and risk assessment.
• Experience coordinating with certification agencies, OEMs/ODMs, vendors and government/regulatory bodies.
• Strong documentation and compliance tracking skills.
• Excellent Excel/Google Sheets and reporting capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and follow-up skills.

Preferred Qualities

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership.
• Ability to identify compliance risks proactively.
• Strong understanding of electronics/product lifecycle.
• Comfortable working across Legal, Product, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Service teams.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational processes.
• Strong execution mindset with high attention to documentation and timelines.

Disclaimer: Kindly note that Teachmint Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, and development of employees, which encompasses promotions, transfers, assignments, and various benefits. Teachmint Technologies strictly prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on colour, disability, mariital status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origins, religious beliefs, or age.