AVP - Risk Strategy - Cards Operations

Discipline - Banking

Subsector - Analytics

Location - Bangalore

About our Client - Our client is a leading financial services firm with a strong base in India. As part of expansion of their global analytics team, they are looking for a senior analytics professional who can play a critical role in their credit cards division with direct exposure to the leadership of our bank working closely with global counterparts.

Job Description - Reporting into a Director, you will be responsible for- This function will develop and enhance the team's capabilities in assessing key risks, provide direction to ensure effectiveness of controls, analyze results and make recommendations for improvement

- Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of key risk indicators including credit key risk indicators, driving enhancements to the key risk indicators framework and leading discussions in control forums to assess appropriateness of key risk indicators metrics, control limits and implications of observed results.

- Lead, coach and develop the team responsible for managing the Key Risk Indicator process within Card Services

- Critically review key credit risk metrics and drive discussion with the business partners on risk trends.

- Engage with the credit risk managers to formulate action plan or assess the soundness of an action plan when required

- Partner with business teams across Operations, Marketing and other disciplines to effectively manage Key Risk Indicator metrics aggregation

The Successful Candidate - 7+ years of financial industry experience which should include credit risk analytics experience preferably within the credit card industry

- Strong knowledge of risk management and internal control principles; Credit Risk and operational Risk Management experience preferred

- Strong analytical and problem solving ability; ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and evaluate correlations and synthesize data driven insights.

- Ability to gather and analyze information, design tests and verification procedures to confirm accuracy and strengths of a given control point.

- Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, provide oversight and directly influence change

- Demonstrated competencies critical to success:

- conceptualization, foresight, leadership, resource management and communication

- Strong organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and delivery results.

What's on Offer - This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within one of the prestigious firms. They provide excellent career path and a high level of internal mobility (internationally) for the successful employees. Besides our client can offer a dynamic and exciting work environment with constant challenges opportunities. Candidates with the right attitude and experience will be offered a highly competitive package.

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