AVP - Operational Risk & Control - BFSI

AVP Operational Risk - Bengaluru

This role is an Individual contributor role involving working with multiple stakeholders within Global Finance India (GFI) Risk Management team at Bengaluru. The role will involve working on Operational Risk Management Agenda covering functions within Global Finance India which is part of India Global Service Center (GSC).

The incumbent would primarily be responsible for Operational Risk coverage for the functions in scope. Working as first line of defense and managing Process Risk Reviews, Assessment of Risk around usage of User Tools, Business Continuity & Crisis Management and Risk & Control Self-Assessment. The role involves establishing strong governance & reporting around deliverables, working closely with Senior Managers, be recognized as a trusted advisor and one who can balance requirements to practical applicability.

Work Timings : 2 PM to 11 PM India Time

Following are scope of responsibilities:

Operations Risk Management: -

- User Tools (UTs) Inventory governance and Controls review

- Process Risk Reviews and Review of Internal Controls

- Track & Publish Risk Metrics & Scorecards

- Risk & Control Self-Assessment

- SOX Management Testing, documentation and coordinating SOX Scoping discussions

- Understand & ensure compliance with various JPMC control policies (Consecutive Leave Policy, Record Retention Policy, GLRS policy, Funds Transfer Policy etc.)

- Projects and Initiatives on Risk & Control Awareness

- Follow-up on open issues & exceptions for remediation & closure

- Drive general awareness and provide trainings around risk & controls

- Coordinate Audits

- Working in partnership with Onshore Stakeholders

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Crisis Management : -

- Play active role in Site Contingency Planning

- Management of Site Crisis Events to ensure Continuity of Operations

- Business Impact Analysis (i.e. Criticality Assessment)

- Business Contingency Planning (BCP) and documentation

- Annual review & sign-off of BCP strategy & BCP documents

- BCP testing (in-country & out-of-country)

- Track & Publish BCP scorecards/metrics

- Work on remediation of BCP issues

- Provide support during crisis incidents to ensure minimum business impact

- Ensure timely completion of all projects & initiatives on BCP

Education

Chartered Accountant/MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 7 plus years of post qualification experience in Operational Risk Management and Business Contingency Planning (BCP).

Experience

Experience in managing Operational Risk or Controls Agenda, working with multiple Senior stakeholders and SOX testing/Process Risk Reviews/Business Contingency Planning (BCP).

Skill sets

- Strong control mindset with an aptitude to identify & assess operational risk issues

- Excellent Stakeholder Management skills and be able to face Senior Management personnel with confidence and determination

- Should be able to work independently as an Individual Contributor

- Should be a self-starter and carry a proactive & positive approach

- Solution driven approach

- Be able to induce positive partnership

- Ability to multi-task and capable of delivering on multiple priorities

- Able to grasp/learn new concepts, policies and procedures quickly

- Reasonably good Excel and Power-point skills

- Ability to work under pressure and make accurate decisions in stressful situations