Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 23 Dec 2025 11 59pm Job Title Principal - Risk Compliance Site Leadership Pune Job Summary Focus of the role In this role you will ensure robust risk management regulatory compliance and operational resilience across Telstra India operations You will align India s risk posture with Telstra s enterprise frameworks and foster a strong compliance culture while driving vibrant culture and engagement at Telstra Pune Job Summary This role will be responsible for leading the planning monitoring and management of all first-line L1 risks at an India level It includes business risks regulatory compliance Business Continuity Planning BCP incident and crisis management and ensuring operational resilience The role will sit on the Telstra India Leadership Team and report directly to the India Country Head This role will also be the Pune Site lead driving and orchestrating employee engagement site level activities and key leadership visits What You ll Do Reporting to the India Country Head you will be responsible for leading the planning monitoring and management of all first-line L1 risks at an India level This will include business risks regulatory compliance Business Continuity Planning BCP incident and crisis management and ensuring operational resilience On the Telstra India Leadership Team you will also be the Pune Site lead driving and orchestrating employee engagement site level activities and key leadership visits Key responsibilities will be Strategic Leadership Governance Defining and implementing the India Risk Compliance strategy aligned with Telstra s global frameworks and regulatory obligations Maintaining and overseeing the India risk register mitigation plans and compliance metrics Chairing governance forums and escalating potential risks or breaches to senior leadership Risk Management Resilience Leading Business Continuity Planning BCP and Incident Management programs ensuring readiness for disruption scenarios Driving proactive risk identification assessment and mitigation across all business units and enabling functions Overseeing compliance self-assessments control reviews and internal external audit readiness Stakeholder Engagement Acting as the primary liaison for risk and compliance matters with India Leadership Team global risk teams and regulatory bodies Fostering a solid compliance culture through training awareness and communication initiatives Operational Excellence Ensuring timely reporting to Global Audit and Risk Committees and adherence to Telstra s 3 Lines of Defense model Implementing robust monitoring and assurance mechanisms for compliance and risk controls Pune Site Leadership Acting as Pune Site lead driving orchestrating employee engagement site level activities and advocating for the site Driving Telstra Leadership visits to Pune Quarterly All Hands new joiner onboardings and other key external interactions as required Team Management Mentorship Building and mentoring a high-performing Risk Compliance team Promoting continuous learning and capability development within the team About you To be successful in this role you ll bring Risk Management Expertise Deep knowledge of risk frameworks e g COSO ISO 31000 audit assurance and regulatory compliance BCP Incident Management Proven experience in operational resilience crisis response and continuity planning Regulatory Acumen Familiarity with Indian regulatory landscape and global compliance standards TSSR GDPR DPDP Act etc Strategic Thinking Ability to align risk strategy with business objectives and drive transformation Leadership Influence Strong stakeholder management decision-making and ability to lead cross-functional teams Analytical Problem-Solving Skilled in risk analysis scenario planning and data-driven decision-making Communication Collaboration Exceptional ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences Technology Awareness Understanding of cybersecurity risks digital compliance and risk automation tools Relevant certifications are desirable such as ISO 22301 BCM or CIA What We Offer We offer a range of great benefits including Flexibility and work life balance Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries Opportunities to work where we do business Other exciting applicable country specific benefits to be shared as you progress Interested Apply now If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you we d encourage you to apply Please note due to the upcoming festive season the recruitment process for this role will not commence until early 2026 We appreciate your application and look forward to connecting with you on your interest in the position in the New Year As part of your application with Telstra you may receive communications from us on 61 440 135 548 for job applications in Australia and 1 (phone hidden) for job applications in the Philippines and India

📌 Principal - Risk, Compliance & Site Leadership (pune) (Maharashtra)
🏢 Telstra Business Technology Centre Perth South
📍 Maharashtra