Chief Risk Officer

Role-Chief Risk OfficerGrade-SVPLocation-ChennaiJob SummaryThe role works proactively in identifying internal and external risks, building robust internal controls, riskreporting that impact direct and indirect processes / policies, understanding of various processes that willhelp identify emerging risks, multi-country Laws and Regulations to help build out the proper controls.Also a guardian of the digital universe enables digital innovation, while building cyber risk resilienceleveraging risk technology to predict risk outcomes.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the risk management operations of the company, to include the integration ofrisk concepts into strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities.Principal accountabilities are : Responsible to manage various risks – Financial, Technology, Brand, Reputational, Legal,Business, Statutory & Regulatory, Compliance, Strategy, Program, Innovation and Operationalrisk.Create an integrated risk framework for the entire organization. Assess risk throughout theorganization and quantify risk limitsDesigns and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metricsoftware and personal knowledge of the industry.Deliver regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans foravoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.Advise on directing capital to projects based on risk and monitor the progress of risk mitigationactivitiesCreate and disseminate risk measurements and reports .Communicate to key stakeholdersregarding the risk profile of the businessDevelop insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with anyunanticipated losses.Oversee all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports. Conductregular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally.Manage and prepare all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standardoperating procedures.Required Skills / AbilitiesMust have extensive knowledge of finance and insurance strategies to build up preventative measuresagainst potential losses.Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance.Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Must possess knowledge of risk analysis, database management, risk metrics, and capital management.Strong knowledge of control frameworks and the ability to design and evaluate effectiveness of controlsembedded within business processes.Knowledge of the risk and governance standards & Corporate Governance Principles.Extensive knowledge of legal requirements and compliance regulations.Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams.Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker.Proficient with risk management, auditing techniques, and accounting standards and principles.Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment whereby you are flexible and able toleverage resources of other groups.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment.