5 Operational risk Jobs in India

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced GRC Technology & Transformation Lead to drive the delivery, implementation, and transformation of enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology solutions. The role will partner with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology stakeholders to modernize risk management processes through platform implementations, workflow automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of enterprise GRC frameworks, operational risk processes, and risk technology platforms, along with proven experience in technology delivery, stakeholder management, and large-scale transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery and transformation of enterprise GRC technology solutions supporting RCSA, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Operational Risk, Controls, Compliance, and Corporate Risk functions.
• Drive implementation, configuration, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise risk technology platforms such as RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC/IRM/TPRM, or equivalent platforms.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technology solutions.
• Define and execute technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and transformation initiatives aligned with enterprise risk and governance objectives.
• Lead workflow automation and process digitization initiatives to improve risk assessments, control monitoring, issue management, compliance tracking, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI/GenAI, analytics, and data-driven solutions to enhance risk management processes and operational efficiency.
• Oversee programme planning, delivery governance, resource management, risk mitigation, and continuous platform improvement.
• Manage global delivery teams and coordinate with business stakeholders, technology teams, system integrators, and external vendors.
• Establish delivery standards, performance metrics, governance mechanisms, and reporting frameworks to track programme outcomes.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, information security, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in technology delivery, enterprise GRC solutions, risk technology, or large-scale technology transformation.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise GRC, Operational Risk, RCSA, TPRM, controls management, compliance, and corporate risk processes.
• Experience with one or more enterprise risk technology platforms, such as:
• RSA Archer
• ServiceNow GRC / Integrated Risk Management (IRM) / TPRM
• Other enterprise GRC and risk management platforms
• Proven experience leading end-to-end technology implementations, platform enhancements, and transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of workflow automation, process optimization, data management, analytics, and management reporting.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled solutions and automation initiatives is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders across Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology.
• Experience managing cross-functional and global delivery teams, programme governance, and vendor relationships.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to regulatory risk management, audit management, controls testing, issue management, and enterprise risk reporting.
• Experience in GRC platform integration, data migration, reporting, and enterprise application modernization.
• Relevant certifications in RSA Archer, ServiceNow IRM/GRC, project/programme management, or risk management are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Enterprise GRC Technology Strategy
• Technology Delivery & Programme Leadership
• Risk Platform Implementation and Optimization
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Process Automation and Digital Transformation
• AI/GenAI and Analytics Enablement
• Global Team Leadership
• Governance, Controls and Continuous Improvement

REVIEW CRITERIA:

• Strong Credit & Risk strategist profile
• Must have 2.5+ years of experience as credit and risk strategist/analyst in unsecured personal loan in B2C Fintech Product Companies (or NBFC)
• Must have strong understanding of automated underwriting and SMS underwriting for lending
• Must have experience with scorecards, rule engine, bureau data, device signals and behavioural insights
• B2C Fintech Product companies 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a Credit & Risk Lead who can craft smart, data-driven credit strategies to scale the app while keeping delinquencies low.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build and refine credit strategies for short-tenure, small-ticket unsecured personal loans.
• Work with Data Science to improve decision engines, scorecards, rules, and real-time underwriting models.
• Create sharp risk segmentation using behaviour, device signals, bureau data, fraud patterns, and portfolio trends.
• Analyse bounce rates, roll rates, early-bucket trends, and cohort behaviour to identify segments driving delinquencies.
• Share clear insights with Collections to boost pre-due and early DPD performance and improve cure rates.
• Track vintages, cohorts, and DPD curves to iterate policies, limits, and approval logic continuously.
• Strengthen fraud detection, identity checks, and thin-file underwriting frameworks to ensure clean approvals.
• Own policy governance, compliance, documentation, and alignment with RBI Digital Lending Guidelines.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor practices, and regulatory shifts to keep the risk engine future-ready.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2.5+ years in unsecured personal loan risk within a fintech or NBFC.
• Strong understanding of digital underwriting, policy design, and credit decisioning for short-tenure PL.
• Experience working with scorecards, rule engines, bureau data, device signals, and behavioural insights.
• Ability to work closely with Data Science, interpret large datasets, and convert insights into clear credit actions.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive, analytical mindset.

PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:

• Work directly with Founders: Mikhil Innani, former co-founder of PharmEasy and ex-Product Head at Hotstar, and Diksha Nangia, a former banker and CFA Charterholder.
• Best of both worlds: startup energy + listed company stability.
• Competitive pay and fast-track growth.

REVIEW CRITERIA:

• Strong Credit & Risk strategist profile
• Must have 2.5+ years of experience as credit and risk strategist/analyst in unsecured personal loan in B2C Fintech Product Companies (or NBFC)
• Must have strong understanding of automated underwriting and SMS underwriting for lending
• Must have experience with scorecards, rule engine, bureau data, device signals and behavioural insights
• B2C Fintech Product companies 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a Credit & Risk Lead who can craft smart, data-driven credit strategies to scale the app while keeping delinquencies low.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build and refine credit strategies for short-tenure, small-ticket unsecured personal loans.
• Work with Data Science to improve decision engines, scorecards, rules, and real-time underwriting models.
• Create sharp risk segmentation using behaviour, device signals, bureau data, fraud patterns, and portfolio trends.
• Analyse bounce rates, roll rates, early-bucket trends, and cohort behaviour to identify segments driving delinquencies.
• Share clear insights with Collections to boost pre-due and early DPD performance and improve cure rates.
• Track vintages, cohorts, and DPD curves to iterate policies, limits, and approval logic continuously.
• Strengthen fraud detection, identity checks, and thin-file underwriting frameworks to ensure clean approvals.
• Own policy governance, compliance, documentation, and alignment with RBI Digital Lending Guidelines.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor practices, and regulatory shifts to keep the risk engine future-ready.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2.5+ years in unsecured personal loan risk within a fintech or NBFC.
• Strong understanding of digital underwriting, policy design, and credit decisioning for short-tenure PL.
• Experience working with scorecards, rule engines, bureau data, device signals, and behavioural insights.
• Ability to work closely with Data Science, interpret large datasets, and convert insights into clear credit actions.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive, analytical mindset.

PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:

• Work directly with Founders: Mikhil Innani, former co-founder of PharmEasy and ex-Product Head at Hotstar, and Diksha Nangia, a former banker and CFA Charterholder.
• Best of both worlds: startup energy + listed company stability.
• Competitive pay and fast-track growth.

Role/ Job Title: Specialist-IT Governance & Compliance (IT Operational Risk Management)

Function/ Department: Information Technology

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review of Policies, Product Notes, Product notes / Standard Operating Procedures from Operational Risk perspective and documentation of risk register for banking channels/products for e.g. Internet banking, Mobile Banking, UPI, Corporate Internet Banking, ENACH, E-Toll, SMS, IVR Banking etc. and IT & ISG
• Control Self testing to be conducted, to evaluate efficiency of controls claimed as per the Risk and Control Matrix.
• Identification and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) for units ensuring that deteriorating KRIs are tracked for resolution and remedial measures for getting back to acceptable levels.
• Tracking & Monitoring of Incidents reported, corrective/preventive actions taken in timely manner by assigned units for e.g. Digital banking units, IT and ISG. Investigating the same and assuring that necessary corrective action and preventive action are provided by the unit before finalizing the same with the ORM team.
• Review of the action points implemented and leading the remediation of the Audit observations to closure whereby the controls implemented stand the test of review and avoidance of recurrence.
• Defining, implementing and functionalizing a Risk Management Frameworks and Programs in collaboration with various stake holders.
• Strengthen Operational Risk Framework and ensure implementation and governance process through periodic MIS and engagements with stake holders on remedial plans.
• Help and train stakeholders in ensuring adherence to Operational Risk Frameworks.
• Senior Management reporting work such as preparation of presentations, minutes of meeting etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Required Skills:

• Technical, functional knowledge and experience of working in risk team and have relevant experience of working in Banking channels for e.g. Internet Banking & Mobile banking, UPI etc and IT and ISG areas.
• Shall have good knowledge and experience of Information Technology (IT) applications and IT/Information Security risks and controls review.
• Shall have good knowledge and understanding of Third party/vendor involvement and various fintech models involved in digital banking space.
• Ability to drive periodic updates to senior management and remediation programs in line with Risk Management Practices
• Ability to Drive Remediation Programs on corrective Action plans in a timely manner through effective governance.

Education Qualification (Fulltime):

Certified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Preferred Certifications: CISA, ISO27001/002 (ISMS), ISO22301(BCMS), CISM, CRISC.

Experience:

Minimum of 5+ Years in IT ORM, IT applications risks and controls reviews.

• Credit policy formulation, amendment and clarifications to front end team for secured Loans.
• Regular Portfolio monitoring and bringing up the recommendations based on insights for necessary changes.
• Robust knowledge of end-to-end process and LOS is must. Experience in digitization and automation of credit and allied processes.
• To manage the MIS function such that quality of portfolio is ensured.
• Rationalizing and simplifying processes and policies, in line with business requirements.
• Credit Administration of credit processes, create hind sighting strategy supervises the outcomes.  

Competencies -

• Have strong business understanding of the retail lending business in India and understanding of the regulatory landscape
• Strong experience in establishing and managing high-performing teams with a collaborative leadership approach.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written