IN_Director – Risk Analytics – Risk Analytics _ Advisory – Gurgaon/Mumbai

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Why PWC

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Job Description & Summary

We seek a seasoned Risk Analytics Director with 10-15 years of experience specializing in financial risk management, change management, and analytics within banking and financial services. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in risk governance, quantitative risk analytics, automation, and advanced data visualization tools. Experience with algorithmic trading risk, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, complemented by hands-on skills in Python, VBA, SQL, and Power BI, is highly valued. Exposure to machine learning concepts and integrating AI into risk analytics will be an advantage. The candidate must demonstrate proven experience in leading transformational risk projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving innovation in risk frameworks. A strong leader with the ability to inspire teams, engage clients effectively, and translate complex risk data into actionable insights is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large and complex risk analytics projects focusing on financial markets risk, operational risk, and governance frameworks within the banking and financial sector.
• Architect and provide advisory on risk analytics frameworks integrating advanced data modeling, AI/ML applications, and automation tools to enhance risk control effectiveness.
• Oversee the design and automation of risk governance tools, dashboards, and reporting platforms using Power BI, Python, VBA, and SQL.
• Ensure risk frameworks and controls meet regulatory requirements and support regulatory reporting processes.
• Drive innovation in risk analytics by conceptualizing and implementing automation and machine learning initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams, develop talent, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with the firm’s advisory objectives.
• Lead business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, and solution selling within risk analytics.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through continuous engagement and delivery of tailored risk analytics solutions.
• Champion change management initiatives to improve risk governance and control processes through technology adoption.

Required Skills:

• 10-15 years of professional experience in financial risk management and analytics, preferably within banking or consulting environments.
• Deep expertise in market risk, operational risk, and regulatory risk frameworks with hands-on experience in governance and control assessments.
• Strong programming and data visualization skills: Python, VBA, SQL, Power BI, and Alteryx.
• Understanding of algorithmic trading risk frameworks and validations.
• Exposure to machine learning and AI techniques applied to risk analytics.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale risk governance and analytics transformations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with experience collaborating across teams and divisions.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability and business acumen.
• Experience in leading change management, UAT testing, and automation projects related to risk processes.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or related field; MBA preferred.

Certifications:

• CFA Level III, FRM Level II, or equivalent risk management and data science certifications preferred. Machine Learning or AI-related courses are a plus.

Familiarity With:

• Financial risk regulations, governance frameworks, EUC tools, and regulatory reporting standards.

Mandatory Skill Sets:

• Financial Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Programming (Python, VBA), Data Visualization (Power BI), Change Management, AI/ML exposure

Preferred Skill Sets:

• Certifications in CFA, FRM, Machine Learning, and relevant risk governance certifications.

Years of Experience required:

• 13+ Years

Education Qualification:

• BTech/E, MBA preferred