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 transparent 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.
Robust 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

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