Who We’re Looking For

A detail‑oriented and analytical professional with 6–8 years of experience in operational risk management, with a strong focus on control testing, control assurance, and governance within a regulated financial services setting. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong risk acumen, control evaluation expertise, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Integrity, adaptability, and the ability to manage sensitive information and collaborate across teams are essential.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in strengthening the control environment through independent review and validation of operational controls. The Senior Associate will support the MO Operations Team by ensuring controls are designed effectively and operating as intended, contributing to improved risk mitigation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Execute end‑to‑end operational risk review across control inventory and control attributes across key business processes and functions




Assess control design adequacy and operating effectiveness in line with internal standards and regulatory expectations
Perform walkthroughs and document control processes, identifying risks, gaps, and control weaknesses
Validate remediation actions and track closure of identified issues and control deficiencies
Support audit and regulatory reviews by providing testing summary and control insights
Collaborate with Business and Risk teams to ensure consistent control interpretation and execution
Leverage data analytics and tools (Excel, Power BI, automation solutions) to improve control inventory overview efficiency and coverage
Deliver on daily BAU priorities impacting operational risk profile, and client governance activities
Execute transformation projects across Risk activities within Governance and Strategy team.
Execute day‑to‑day client governance activities, ensuring adherence to internal poli

📌 Middle Office (India)
🏢 State Street
📍 India