Designing a Global Compliance Framework

In a world of increasing regulatory scrutiny and cross-border business operations, organizations need a robust, scalable, and adaptable compliance infrastructure. A well-designed compliance framework not only ensures legal adherence but also protects corporate reputation, enables business continuity, and fosters stakeholder trust. This course covers the full lifecycle of global compliance program design—from risk assessment and policy creation to training, auditing, and continuous improvement.

• To teach professionals how to build and operationalize a compliance framework across multiple legal systems.

• To equip participants with skills to address anti-corruption, data protection, export controls, and sector-specific regulations.

• To provide methodologies for compliance risk assessments, policy harmonization, and global monitoring.

• To embed compliance into business processes, leadership behavior, and corporate culture.

• Learn the building blocks of an effective compliance management system.

• Understand how to map global regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.

• Gain skills to draft and implement compliance policies, codes of conduct, and training programs.

• Explore ways to use technology for compliance automation, monitoring, and analytics.

• Learn from global case studies and compliance failures to design resilient frameworks.

Module 1: Foundations of Compliance Program Design

• What is a compliance framework and why does it matter?

• Principles of effective compliance systems: Prevention, Detection, Correction

• Role of compliance in corporate governance and risk strategy

• Compliance maturity models and benchmarking

Module 2: Global Regulatory Landscape

• Overview of key international regulations:

  • Anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD)

  • Data protection (GDPR, CCPA, PDP Bill India)

  • Trade sanctions & export controls

  • Industry-specific laws (e.g., pharma, finance, tech)

• Regulatory convergence and divergence: managing global-local tension

Module 3: Compliance Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis

• How to conduct a global compliance risk assessment

• Mapping business units to regulatory exposures

• Tools for identifying, prioritizing, and quantifying compliance risks

• Performing gap analyses across jurisdictions

• Role of external consultants and audit support

Module 4: Policy Architecture & Global Harmonization

• Designing a compliance policy library:

  • Code of conduct

  • Anti-bribery & corruption policy

  • Whistleblower policy

  • Data privacy & security policy

• Centralized vs. decentralized compliance models

• Managing policy translations, localization, and cultural fit

Module 5: Training, Communication & Culture Building

• Creating compliance training programs for global teams

• Targeted modules for leadership, HR, sales, finance, procurement

• Tools: e-learning, workshops, gamification, certifications

• Building a speak-up culture: helplines, awareness campaigns, tone at the top

Module 6: Monitoring, Auditing & Reporting Mechanisms

• Designing compliance KPIs and dashboards

• Implementing internal audits and compliance reviews

• Technology for compliance monitoring and automation

• Reporting to boards, regulators, and audit committees

• Managing incident response and remediation

Module 7: Integrating Technology & Compliance Tools

• GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) software platforms

• Automating policy management, training, reporting, and tracking

• Using AI for risk alerts, third-party screening, and pattern recognition

• Data visualization and compliance analytics

Module 8: Cross-Border Challenges & Local Compliance Synergy

• Jurisdictional conflicts: extraterritorial reach vs. local laws

• Handling language, legal culture, and enforcement intensity variations

• Local compliance officer networks and governance models

• Working with regulators across jurisdictions

Module 9: Case Studies & Best Practices

• Case Study 1: Global anti-corruption program rollout in a manufacturing MNC

• Case Study 2: Privacy compliance transformation post-GDPR

• Case Study 3: Building a compliance culture in an emerging market subsidiary

• Lessons from compliance failures: Wells Fargo, Siemens, Facebook

• Designing compliance playbooks for global teams

• Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs), Risk Managers, and Ethics Officers

• In-House Legal Counsel and Regulatory Affairs Professionals

• Board Members and Corporate Governance Experts

• Audit & Internal Control Managers

• Consultants, IT Governance Experts, and GRC Analysts