Assistant Manager- Central Risk & Quality

Role: Assistant Manager Central Risk & Quality (India)Function: Central Risk & QualityLocation: Mumbai (Dadar)Qualification: Chartered Accountant (India) or LLB/LLM mandatoryRole Summary:The Assistant Manager Central Risk & Quality supports the Central Risk & Quality function in coordinating, collating, and maintaining risk, quality, and compliance information across the India firm. The role is execution-focused and plays a critical part in ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information used for leadership reporting, governance, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:1. Risk & Quality Information CoordinationCollate risk, quality, and compliance data from service lines across the firm.Maintain central trackers, templates, and data repositories.Perform completeness and accuracy checks before escalation.2. Compliance Support & DocumentationSupport compilation of firm-wide compliance submissions.Maintain compliance calendars, evidence folders, and documentation logs.Track compliance confirmations and follow up on pending items.3. Risk & Quality Analysis SupportAssist in analysing risk and quality data to identify basic trends and gaps.Prepare draft summaries, tables, and charts for reporting.Support remediation tracking activities.4. Client Acceptance, Independence & Conflict SupportSupport documentation for client acceptance and continuance processes.Assist with conflict and independence documentation and tracking.Maintain records for high-risk reviews.5. Policy & Process AdministrationMaintain policy repositories and version control.Support communication of approved policies.Assist in mapping policies to procedures and compliance requirements.6. Regulatory, Professional & Network ReviewsSupport coordination of responses to regulatory and review requests.Collate requested documentation and evidence.Maintain action trackers for review findings.7. Governance & Leadership Reporting SupportAssist in preparing materials for India Risk Committee and governance forums.Compile dashboards, presentations, and trackers.Maintain records of actions and follow-ups.8. Training & Risk Culture SupportSupport tracking of mandatory ethics and risk training.Prepare training completion reports.Assist with risk & quality awareness initiatives.9. Stakeholder CoordinationLiaise with service line risk teams and enabling functions.Follow up on information requests and deadlines.Escalate delays or issues to the Senior Manager.10. GeneralProvide day-to-day operational support to the Senior Manager.Assist with ad-hoc risk and compliance initiatives.Identify process improvement opportunities.QualificationsChartered Accountant (India) or semi-qualified CA preferred, or CPA / ACCA equivalent or LLB/LLM.Relevant certifications or coursework in risk, compliance, or governance desirable.Experience Requirements5-8 years of experience in a professional services firm.Experience in risk management, quality, compliance, or governance roles.Exposure to regulatory or internal quality reviews preferred.Core CompetenciesHigh attention to detail and data accuracy.Strong organisational and coordination skills.Clear communication and follow-up discipline.High integrity, discretion, and reliability.