AVP Operational Risk

Our client is one of the global banking firms which provides industry-focused services for clients across geographies. We are seeking for a candidate to join as their business operations risk manager in Pune / Hyderabad.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Owning and strengthening the operational risk framework for RIS, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies, regulatory expectations, and business strategy.
• Leading operational risk assessments (RCSAs), scenario analysis, stress testing, and tracking KRIs, incidents, losses, and remediation plans.
• Partnering closely with Enterprise Risk, business leaders in India & the US, and global stakeholders to proactively identify and manage risks.
• Driving risk governance activities include audits, regulatory exams, BCP/BIA reviews, and periodic RTO/RPO assessments.
• Building, leading, and mentoring a high-performing operations risk team while fostering a strong and inclusive risk culture.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

• 10+ years of experience in BFSI IT/ITeS, with deep expertise (8+ years) in operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, methodologies, controls, and regulatory standards; exposure to the US retirements industry is a plus.
• Proven experience working across global, matrixed organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive complex risk initiatives end-to-end.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with a leadership style aligned to strong ethics, inclusion, and Principals core values.