Enterprise Risk Manager

Preferred Educational Qualification:CA or MBAExperience :7-15 years of relevant experience in risk identification and management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), incident governance, compliance and/or audit. Candidate should have worked extensively on maturing the risk culture through diligent initiatives Ideal candidate having experience in the financial services industry and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements Profound knowledge of Risk Management (regulatory requirements, industry leading practices & trends in ORM and ERM) Ability to articulate complex concepts and information in a clear, concise and structured manner Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills Proven relationship management skills and ability to influence a large and diverse group of stakeholders (often without organizational structure) through persuasion, intellect, experience, strong interpersonal skills etc. Stay abreast of current industry standards, regulations and external environment Develop and maintain knowledge of systems and data to ensure optimal use of technologyAttitude:Fast paced and prompt Energetic and Enthusiastic Self-motivated Be a self-starter and display a proactive approachJob Responsibilities:Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA): Assist in the execution of RCSA exercises by working with business units to identify inherent risks within processes, systems, and activities. Carry out detailed walkthroughs and process mapping to identify significant risks and controls Document and maintain risk and control matrices for various functions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data. Help evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls identified during RCSA to highlight gaps or weaknesses. Support periodic updates and reviews of RCSA results to keep risk assessments aligned with evolving business environments.Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Monitoring: Collect, analyze, and report on KRIs across different operational areas to monitor risk exposures and trigger early warning signals. Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure KRI data integrity and timeliness. Generate KRI trend reports and escalate any threshold breaches or emerging risks to senior risk management.Operational Loss Tracking and Reporting: Maintain a comprehensive operational loss database, ensuring all loss events are recorded accurately with appropriate details. Assist in root cause analysis of operational losses to identify risk factors and control failures. Facilitate trend analysis and lessons-learned exercises stemming from operational loss data.Operational Incident Review: Participate in the review and analysis of operational risk incidents, including security breaches, system failures, fraud events, and process breakdowns. Document risks and controls pertaining to incident investigation findings and corrective plans.Control Testing and Validation: Assist in planning and execution of control testing activities to verify that risk mitigation measures are functioning as intended. Collect evidence, perform control walkthroughs, and document findings to support control effectiveness assessments. Communicate test results to control owners and follow up on remediation actions for any identified deficiencies. Maintain records of control testing results to support audit and compliance requirements.Risk Awareness and Training Support: Support the development and rollout of risk awareness programs, workshops, and communications to enhance understanding across the organization. Assist in preparing materials, such as newsletters, presentations, and e-learning content related to operational risk. Foster a culture of proactive risk management by engaging with teams to promote compliance with risk policies and procedures.Others: Review new product / process documentation and be able to identify the impact of the same on the Operational risk profile and ensure that adequate mitigation measures / controls are in place Monitor, review, and communicate the impact to the risk profile of future initiatives, including new product / process assessments, targeted risk reviews, major business changes, changes in regulations and changes in the operating environment. Work together with other organizational line of defense (i.e. Compliance, Internal Audit, etc.). Managing and building relationship with ORM vendors.Manage and coordinate various audits for Operational Risk Management (ORM), including Internal, ISO, Infosec, Regulatory, and other audits, to ensure compliance and effective risk management framework is in place.