Senior Operational Risk & Controls Strategist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Pune

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a Senior Operational Risk & Controls Strategist to enhance our organizational risk posture and build a resilient internal control environment. In this role, you will work closely with business and functional leaders to evaluate processes, identify vulnerabilities, and drive data-backed improvements that reduce operational exposure and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings hands-on risk management expertise, strong analytical acumen, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and actionable manner.

What You’ll Do

• Assess operational workflows to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement remediation and mitigation strategies aligned with compliance and governance standards.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover patterns, assess risk exposure, and support strategic insights.
• Create detailed risk documentation, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Guide teams on control design, process enhancement, and risk best practices.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including operations, audit, compliance, finance, and technology to drive control effectiveness.
• Support periodic reviews, risk assessments, and governance cycles to ensure continuous improvement.
• Translate technical risk findings into business-friendly language and drive alignment across teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Risk Strategy, or Governance roles.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with proficiency in Python or similar analytics tools.
• Expertise in risk frameworks, control methodologies, and compliance standards.
• Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.

Core Competencies

Operational Risk • Internal Controls • Data Analytics • Python • Process Improvement • Governance Frameworks • Risk Assessments • Risk Reporting • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Stakeholder Management