Senior Operational Risk Officer

Qualifications

Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or related disciplines.

Experience

• 5 to 6 years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Audit Firms, Banking, NBFCs, or Financial Services.
• Experience in operational risk assessments, audit observations, control testing, and compliance reviews.
• Exposure to RBI regulations, risk frameworks, and governance processes will be preferred.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Operational Risk Management Frameworks.
• Experience in conducting RCSA and preparing Risk Control Matrices.
• Understanding KRIs, KPIs, control monitoring, and loss of event management.
• Knowledge of fraud risk assessment and root cause analysis techniques.
• Understanding regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to Banks/NBFCs.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MIS reporting.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong ownership and follow-through mindset.

Skills Required

• Operational Risk Assessment
• Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
• Risk Control Matrix (RCM) Preparation
• Incident and Loss Event Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• KRI & KPI Monitoring
• Audit Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• MIS Reporting and Data Analysis
• Risk Awareness & Training

Preferred Background

• Candidates from Banks, NBFCs, Financial Institutions, Consulting Firms, or Audit Firms.
• Experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance functions.
• Exposure to RBI-regulated environments will be an added advantage.