Senior Consultant – Risk & Controls| Immediate Joiner| Pan India| 4-6 Year Experience
Innova ESI · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Apply & track with Apply EdgeSenior Consultant – Risk & ControlsLocation: IndiaExperience: 4-6 YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimeJoining: Immediate Joiners OnlyJob SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Consultant – Risk & Controls to support the organisation in identifying, assessing, testing, and mitigating business risks. The role will focus on evaluating the internal control environment, performing controls testing, rationalising and simplifying controls, and ensuring effective documentation of control activities.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Risk & Controls, Controls Self-Assessment (CSA), Controls Rationalisation, Controls Testing, and Risk Analysis.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, assess, and analyse operational, financial, and compliance risks.Perform controls rationalisation and simplification to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment.Conduct Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) and support risk and control assessments.Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.Execute control testing and document testing results, observations, and evidence.Develop and maintain accurate Control Attributes, Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), and Control Test Scripts.Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.Analyse risk and control data to identify trends, recurring issues, and potential areas of exposure.Work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other business teams to gather information and implement mitigation actions.Prepare risk and controls reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.Support continuous improvement of the organisation's risk management and internal control framework.Stay updated on emerging risks, industry practices, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.Must-Have Skills2–5 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Risk & Controls, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, or a related field.Strong hands-on experience in Controls Rationalisation and Controls Simplification.Good understanding of Controls Self-Assessment (CSA).Experience in Controls Testing and Documentation.Strong knowledge of Risk & Control Matrices (RCM) and control attributes.Ability to prepare and maintain Control Test Scripts and testing documentation.Strong understanding of control design and operating effectiveness.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and assess risk impact.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Immediate availability to join is mandatory.Good-to-Have SkillsBachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.Knowledge of risk management frameworks, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.Experience with risk management, GRC, or data analysis tools.Professional certifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Controls, or related areas will be an advantage.Candidate ProfileWe are looking for candidates who can independently perform controls assessment and testing, identify control gaps, rationalise/simplify controls, maintain high-quality documentation, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.Important: Only candidates who are immediate joiners will be considered for this position.