Assistant Vice President - 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 Principal's core values.