Head Integrated Risk

Role & responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the GCRO, providing a consolidated view of risk across Credit, Market, and Operational domains.
• Design and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks tailored for a high-growth, digital-first financial ecosystem.

Ensure alignment of risk appetite with the groups aggressive business expansion goals.

Risk Technology & Digital Transformation

Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and automated decisioning engines.

Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to integrate AI/ML models into real-time credit underwriting and fraud detection.

Drive the transition from manual, periodic reporting to real-time, data-driven risk monitoring dashboards.

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Ensure the group remains ahead of RBIs Scale Based Regulations (SBR) and evolving global standards like Basel III/IV.
• Manage high-level interactions with regulatory bodies, internal audit committees, and external stakeholders.

Standardize risk reporting formats for Board-level presentations and regulatory submissions.

Cross-Functional Risk Management

Oversee Operational Risk frameworks, focusing on cybersecurity, third-party risk, and business continuity in a tech-heavy environment.

• Review and validate internal credit rating models and stress testing methodologies.

Preferred candidate profile

MBA from a Tier-1 institute, CA, or professional certifications like FRM (GARP) / PRM.

Tenure: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large Private Sector Bank, Foreign Bank, or top-tier NBFC