1,863 Chief Risk Officer jobs in India

Role-Chief Risk Officer

Grade-SVP

Location-Chennai

Job Summary

The role works proactively in identifying internal and external risks, building robust internal controls, risk

reporting that impact direct and indirect processes/policies, understanding of various processes that will

help 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 resilience

leveraging risk technology to predict risk outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable for the risk management operations of the company, to include the integration of

risk 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 Operational

risk.

Create an integrated risk framework for the entire organization. Assess risk throughout the

organization and quantify risk limits

Designs and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metric

software and personal knowledge of the industry.

Deliver regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans for

avoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.

Advise on directing capital to projects based on risk and monitor the progress of risk mitigation

activities

Create and disseminate risk measurements and reports .Communicate to key stakeholders

regarding the risk profile of the business

Develop insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with any

unanticipated losses.

Oversee all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports. Conduct

regular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally.

Manage and prepare all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard

operating procedures.

Required Skills / Abilities

Must have extensive knowledge of finance and insurance strategies to build up preventative measures

against 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 controls

embedded 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 to

leverage resources of other groups.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment.

Role-Chief Risk Officer

Grade-SVP

Location-Chennai

Job Summary

The role works proactively in identifying internal and external risks, building robust internal controls, risk

reporting that impact direct and indirect processes/policies, understanding of various processes that will

help 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 resilience

leveraging risk technology to predict risk outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable for the risk management operations of the company, to include the integration of

risk 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 Operational

risk.

Create an integrated risk framework for the entire organization. Assess risk throughout the

organization and quantify risk limits

Designs and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metric

software and personal knowledge of the industry.

Deliver regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans for

avoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.

Advise on directing capital to projects based on risk and monitor the progress of risk mitigation

activities

Create and disseminate risk measurements and reports .Communicate to key stakeholders

regarding the risk profile of the business

Develop insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with any

unanticipated losses.

Oversee all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports. Conduct

regular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally.

Manage and prepare all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard

operating procedures.

Required Skills / Abilities

Must have extensive knowledge of finance and insurance strategies to build up preventative measures

against 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 controls

embedded 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 to

leverage resources of other groups.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment.

Designation: Chief Risk Officer

Grade: AGM

Location: Valapad, Kerala (H.O.)

Preferred Gender: Male

Salary Band: Up to 18 LPA based on expertise

Qualification: MBA (Finance/Risk) / CFA / FRM / Actuary or similar qualifications. Preferably with a relevant technical qualification from the Indian Institute of Risk Management (IIRM) or equivalent.

Role Purpose

To establish, implement, and monitor the companys risk management framework across all insurance broking functions, ensuring compliance with IRDAI and regulatory requirements, safeguarding the organization from financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks, and building a proactive risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Enterprise Risk Management framework across operational, credit, insurance, IT/cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
• Ensure adherence to IRDAI and regulatory requirements; act as the primary liaison with regulators and auditors.
• Formulate and update risk policies, risk appetite statements, and governance standards.
• Strengthen fraud prevention, operational risk management, and contingency planning.
• Oversee financial and insurance-related risks (product placement, collections, brokerages, partnerships).
• Collaborate with IT to mitigate cybersecurity threats and drive ISO/data protection compliance.
• Build a strong risk-aware culture and deliver training across the organization.
• Provide risk reports, dashboards, and recommendations to the Board and Risk Committee.

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 10+ years in Risk Management (NBFC, Insurance Broking, Banking, or Financial Services).
• At least 5 years in senior leadership with board/committee exposure.
• Strong expertise in regulatory compliance, fraud risk management, enterprise-wide risk frameworks, and operational resilience.
• In-depth knowledge of IRDAI regulations, strong analytical and strategic skills, and board-level communication capability.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Chief Risk Officer located in Pune. The Chief Risk Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies to manage enterprise risk, credit risk, and market risk. Daily tasks include overseeing risk assessments, analyzing financial data, maintaining risk management frameworks, and collaborating with other departments to ensure comprehensive risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management and Credit Risk Management
• Knowledge of Market Risk and Finance
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies
• Experience in the financial industry is preferred
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field

Role Overview

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the Bank's enterprise-wide risk management framework. This includes identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks across credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, information security, and AML domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall risk management function across the Bank, ensuring effective implementation of risk frameworks.
• Oversee credit risk, market risk, Information security risk, liquidity & interest rate risk, operational risk, and compliance risk management.
• Ensure effective implementation of Basel guidelines and Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process.
• Supervise internal financial controls, information security risk assessments, and cybersecurity preparedness.
• Facilitate Board and Committee discussions on Risk Profile of the organization, level and direction of aggregate and major risk streams, risk appetite, capital adequacy, and emerging risks.
• Provide leadership in operational risk, business continuity planning, and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum
  25 years experience in banking with at least 10 years progressive experience in risk management
• Strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of working with regulatory authorities, auditors, and Board-level committees.

Desirable Professional Qualifications :

Certification in FRM /Professional Risk

Age:
Not exceeding
60 years
(as on the date of application).

Role & responsibilities

1. Enterprise Risk & Governance

• Define and lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework covering strategic, financial, operational, compliance, fraud, and cyber risks.
• Establish and maintain risk appetite and tolerance levels aligned with Board directives and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as Secretary to the Boards Risk & Audit Committees, presenting dashboards, emerging risks, and actionable insights.

2. Payments & Transaction Risk (Core Focus)

• Provide deep oversight of payments risk across UPI, cards, wallets, BBPS, merchant acquiring, cross-border flows, and payout ecosystems.
• Strengthen onboarding controls (KYC/KYB, merchant underwriting, synthetic ID detection).
• Implement advanced transaction monitoring: rules engines, velocity limits, device fingerprinting, behavioral analytics, anomaly detection.
• Oversee disputes, chargebacks, and merchant fraud, driving root-cause fixes and recovery strategies.
• Balance secure yet frictionless journeys for customers and merchants.

3. Fraud & Financial Crime

• Lead fraud risk management across consumer and merchant channels.
• Monitor emerging fraud patterns (UPI/social engineering scams, mule accounts, merchant collusion, synthetic identities, phishing).
• Ensure strong AML/CFT programs including suspicious transaction monitoring, reporting, and FIU engagement.
• Align fraud prevention with global best practices and RBI expectations.

4. Credit, Operational & Regulatory Risk

• Oversee credit risk controls across digital lending, and merchant credit lines.
• Establish operational risk frameworks covering process risk, outsourcing/vendor risk, and business continuity.
• Ensure full compliance with RBI Master Directions (KYC, PPI, BNPL, Digital Lending), data protection laws, and statutory reporting.

5. Technology, Analytics & Risk Infrastructure

• Oversee deployment of fraud monitoring and risk management platforms (Actimize, Falcon, SAS, Feedzai, ML models).
• Partner with Data Science & Engineering to embed real-time risk scoring into onboarding, payments, and merchant flows.
• Build predictive dashboards and KRIs for early warning signals and Board reporting.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in Risk, Fraud, Financial Crime, or Cybersecurity roles, with significant senior experience in FinTech, Payment companies, or Banks.

2. Domain Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of digital payments (UPI, cards, wallets, BBPS, merchant acquiring, cross-border).
• Strong exposure to merchant risk, chargebacks, disputes, and onboarding risk.
• Understanding of lending fraud, first-party default, synthetic IDs, and wholesale/commercial banking risk.
• Solid grounding in AML, KYC/KYB, RBI operational frameworks, and enterprise risk frameworks.

3. Technical Acumen: Familiarity with fraud monitoring systems (Actimize, Falcon, SAS, Feedzai, or custom ML models).

4. Leadership & Stakeholder Skills:

• Credibility in engaging with Boards, Regulators (RBI, FIU, SEBI), Auditors, and Investors.
• Proven ability to challenge and guide business teams constructively while enabling growth.
• Track record of building and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication: ability to simplify complex risks for varied audiences (Board, CXO, regulators, operational teams).

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) shall be responsible for ensuring the overall quality of the lending portfolio by planning and directing all aspects of credit risk. This position will ensure an effective Enterprise risk management, Credit risk management, Audit & Fraud control unit is in place within the company, by establishing the framework for risk management activities and driving consistent standards across the organization. This position will identify credit risk; assess enterprise effectiveness in managing these risks through appropriate internal controls; and build awareness of the business implications of credit risk, and how to manage credit risk, as part of the leadership culture. In addition, this role will ensure effective credit risk management and corporate governance practices are established and maintained.

Role & responsibilities

Risk Management Strategy:

A. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Enterprise risk management framework, policies, and procedures to mitigate and manage financial, operational, and strategic risks.

B. Oversee the enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives and risk appetite.

C. Evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management framework and recommend necessary improvements. Risk Identification & Assessment:

D. Lead risk identification, assessment, and measurement processes across all business units, ensuring the accurate identification of potential risks.

E. Conduct risk assessments of new business initiatives, products, services, and markets, and provide risk insights to senior management and the board

Risk Mitigation & Control:

A . Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, working with business leaders to ensure proper controls are in place.

B. Ensure a proactive approach to operational, credit, market, liquidity, compliance, and reputational risks.

C. Collaborate with various departments to embed risk controls and mitigation strategies into business processes.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

A. Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including RBI (Reserve Bank of India) guidelines, SEBI, and other relevant statutory bodies.

B. Liaise with regulatory authorities and auditors to stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.

C. Manage risk reporting to the board of directors and regulatory bodies

Reporting & Communication:

A. Provide clear, accurate, and timely risk reports to senior management and the board, highlighting key risks, their potential impact, and mitigation actions.

B. Foster transparency in risk communication within the organization, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on risk policies and practices

Crisis Management & Business Continuity:

A. Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive business continuity and crisis management plan.

B. Respond effectively to crisis situations, ensuring rapid identification, assessment, and management of emerging risks

Team Leadership & Development:

A. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing risk management team, ensuring continuous development and effective collaboration.

B. Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization, providing training and guidance on risk-related matters

Technology & Innovation:

A. Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance risk assessment and mitigation efforts, adopting modern tools for risk identification and monitoring.

Preferred candidate profile

1. 18+ years of experience of which at least 10 years should be in handling various facets in Risk Management functions of BFSI/NBFC

2. Prior experience of reporting to the Board and its Committees

3. At least 5 years of experience in CRO role

4. Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Skills

Compliance

Fraud risk management

Operational Risk

Risk and Control

Risks management

Description

Role Overview

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the Bank's enterprise-wide risk management framework. This includes identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks across credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, information security, and AML domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall risk management function across the Bank, ensuring effective implementation of risk frameworks.
• Oversee credit risk, market risk, Information security risk, liquidity & interest rate risk, operational risk, and compliance risk management.
• Ensure effective implementation of Basel guidelines and Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process.
• Supervise internal financial controls, information security risk assessments, and cybersecurity preparedness.
• Facilitate Board and Committee discussions on Risk Profile of the organization, level and direction of aggregate and major risk streams, risk appetite, capital adequacy, and emerging risks.
• Provide leadership in operational risk, business continuity planning, and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 25 years experience in banking with at least 10 years progressive experience in risk management
• Strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of working with regulatory authorities, auditors, and Board-level committees.

Desirable Professional Qualifications :

Certification in FRM /Professional Risk

Age: Not exceeding 60 years (as on the date of application).

Hyundai Capital India (HCIN) is looking for a top talent to join its team. HCIN is planning to establish a captive-finance business soon.

As the financial arm of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG is Korea's 2nd largest conglomerate focusing on automobiles, auto parts, finance, etc.), the primary goal of Hyundai Capital's overseas branches (Australia, U.S, UK, China, Canada, etc.) is to increase the vehicle sales of Hyundai & Kia through providing a full spectrum of financial services.

To efficiently support the OEM (Hyundai Motor Company Indonesia), we are searching for a passionate and capable person.

The position will lead to the risk function for our
Wholesale Captive NBFC
. The CRO will be responsible for building a robust risk framework, encompassing credit, market, operational, and regulatory risks while enabling business growth through prudent, data-driven decision-making.

This leadership role requires
deep experience in dealer/wholesale financing
, strong knowledge of RBI regulations, and the ability to implement an enterprise risk culture in a fast-paced, captive finance environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely risk assessment process through risk management expert or in-person for ERM, Credit Risk, Operations risk, IT Risk, Liquidity risk, Outsourcing Risk, BCRP & business continuity management, Product, policy & credit management from Risk perspective.
• Recognize the threats to the reputation of the organization, which include blunders in the marketing process
• Documenting risk analysis reports to various stakeholders such as board members, C-suite executives, and employees
• Evaluating the operational risks that might occur due to system failure or human error, which in turn leads to the disruption of business processes. In such a scenario, it's the responsibility of the CRO to formulate strategies to overcome the risks
• Recognize the potential threats to operational efficiency and financial stability of the organization
• Develop risk-related plans and formulate strategies to minimize and mitigate risks and also monitoring the progress of the project
• Develop & manage score-cards and risk based funding models.
• Prepare documentation related to risk assessment
• Take a thorough look at the audit practices of accounting, compliance reports, and safety measure.

Knowledge and Skills:

· In-depth understanding of
dealer financing, wholesale credit structures, and auto market risks

· Expertise in
credit risk, operational risk, enterprise risk, and regulatory compliance

· Strong grasp of
RBI's NBFC regulatory environment
including fair practices, capital adequacy, and risk-based supervision

· Strategic thinking, board-level communication, and leadership presence

· Familiarity with
risk modeling, early warning systems
, and technology-based risk tools

Education and Experience:

• MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Finance, or related fields from a reputed institute
• Automotive Captive Finance or OEM Leadership Sales Experience (Captive finance experience preferred)
• 16+ years' experience in Leadership roles in
  NBFC, captive finance, or wholesale banking
  , with at least 5 years in a senior risk leadership role.
• Prior experience in setting up or transforming the risk framework in a
  NBFC
  is a strong advantage.