Senior Associate, Risk

About the Bridgespan Group

The Bridgespan Group ("Bridgespan") is a global nonprofit that aims to build a better world by strengthening the ability of mission-driven organizations, philanthropists, impact investors, and corporations to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society's most important challenges and opportunities.

Founded in 2000, Bridgespan has offices in Boston, Johannesburg, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. Across these six locations, we have a diverse team of staff with varied backgrounds and experience across multiple sectors. We work with social change organizations such as BRAC, CAMFED, the Harlem Children's zone, Janaagraha, Noora Health, Policy Link, and UnidosUS; philanthropies such as the Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG's Rise Fund, Black Ambition and the Impact Investors Council of India; and bold, collaborative initiatives such as TED's Audacious Project, Blue Meridian Partners and Co-Impact.

We value diversity, passion, respect, candor, and most of all having social impact and working towards societies characterized by equity and justice. Equity is central to all that we do. Our mission to break cycles of poverty is impossible if we do not also achieve equity and racial equity in the US, given the intersection of issues of race, gender, caste, etc., with poverty and justice. We are doing the essential work to build a team and leadership at all levels that is diverse, develop a truly inclusive culture, and integrate a focus on equity in all our client work.

As our firm's global footprint expands, we seek individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborating with teams across the globe. If you want to work with the market leader that bridges the worlds of game-changing philanthropists, social change leaders, and impact investors, then Bridgespan is the place for you.

Position

The Senior Associate, Risk & Compliance plays a key role in strengthening Bridgespan's global financial and compliance framework. This position supports the execution and financial management of grants and contracts, as well as the successful completion of audits for Bridgespan's Asia and Africa offices. In addition, the Senior Associate contributes to global risk and compliance initiatives under the guidance of Bridgespan's finance leadership.

Working closely with internal teams—including finance, advisory, and institute staff—and external partners, this role ensures effective grant and contract administration, enhances compliance processes, and supports risk mitigation efforts. By fostering cross-functional collaboration and upholding organizational standards, the Senior Associate helps advance Bridgespan's mission across geographies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Risk Management & Compliance (60%):

o Conduct risk screens and background checks for vendors and potential clients in line with Bridgespan's policies.

o Monitor and certify compliance with relevant policies, including the highly confidential client policy.

o Support global compliance initiatives across Bridgespan.

o Liaise with auditors in Bridgespan's Asia and Africa offices, as well as global finance team members, to ensure timely completion of statutory audits.

o Assist the Audits & Compliance Manager with the annual institutional audit conducted by US auditors.

o Support the Audits & Compliance Manager in preparing the annual IRS Form 990 tax filing.

o Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Payroll, on the annual 401(k) retirement plan audit.

o Monitor areas of audit and compliance risk and support timely remediation.

o Serve as Company Secretary:

§ Act as compliance officer ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, including drafting board minutes, resolutions, and directors' reports.

§ Provide corporate governance advisory support to the Board of Directors.

§ Act as liaison between Bridgespan India Private Limited (BIPL) and its stakeholders, including shareholders, regulators, and government bodies.

o Support internal audits in partnership with the Audits & Compliance Manager, including risk assessments and tests of controls.

o Gather and analyze operational and procedural data to identify gaps and inefficiencies.

• Grant and Contract Management (40%):

o Support Grants & Contracts management, with a focus on Bridgespan's Asia and Africa offices.

o Provide contracts review support for US offices on non-time-sensitive contracts.

o Liaise with business partners to track and execute vendor and client contracts.

o Ensure systematic filing of signed contracts and grants.

o Maintain and update contracting templates, ensuring business partners use the correct versions.

o Share key business information with finance teams, including top clients and outstanding contracts.

o Provide training and technical assistance to staff on grant and contract management processes and compliance requirements.

o Serve as a resource for Advisory and Institute staff, offering guidance on best practices in grant and contract administration.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Completion of the CSEET, Executive, and Professional levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance/accounting, or auditing. Experience with grants and contracts management, or risk and compliance, is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, and compliance functions.
• Experience in contracts and grants management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders across geographies.

At Bridgespan, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are passionate about helping our clients achieve breakthrough results. An organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and their beneficiaries will produce deeper relationships, engagement, and insights. Bridgespan is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations and are committed to non-discrimination. Bridgespan will not discriminate against any employee with respect to any term or condition of employment, including but not limited to less favorable treatment, exclusion from employment or employment opportunities (including hiring, assignment, performance assessment and promotion) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, expression, veteran's status or other protected characteristics or status. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve.

All company sponsored programs including training, job, social and recreational activities are required to be nondiscriminatory and all human resource practices are monitored to ensure equal opportunity.